As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Manager III in the United Kingdom is £61,720, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £52,781 to £71,149, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £52,781
50TH(Median)   £61,720
75TH   £71,149
Project Manager III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Manager III Salary £52,781 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Manager III Salary £61,720 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Manager III Salary £71,149 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Project Manager III Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Manager III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Manager III is about £61,720 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,143, and a weekly pay of around £1,187. Click the switch button below to see more details about Project Manager III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Project Manager IIIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Project Manager III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £54,782 - £60,119, while Intermediate make £55,183 - £60,386, Senior earn £56,250 - £61,453, Specialist earn £57,317 - £62,424, Expert can reach £59,452 - £64,535 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Manager III £58,385
Intermediate Level Project Manager III £58,785
Senior Level Project Manager III £59,719
Specialist Level Project Manager III £60,786
Expert Level Project Manager III £62,705
£58,385 0 yr
£58,785 < 2 yrs
£59,719 2-4 yrs
£60,786 5-8 yrs
£62,705 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Project Manager III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Project Manager III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Project Management can lead to a 21% salary raise, while strong PowerPoint skills boost pay by a 1%. Even Quality Control can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Project Management
Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
PowerPoint
A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
Quality Control
Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Project Manager III field include Project Management (21%), PowerPoint (1%), Quality Control (1%), Scrum (1%), and Project Control (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Project Management £74,681
Project Management
£74,681
21%
PowerPoint £62,337
PowerPoint
£62,337
1%
Quality Control £62,337
Quality Control
£62,337
1%
Scrum £62,337
Scrum
£62,337
1%
Project Control £62,337
Project Control
£62,337
1%
Project Management
0.22%
PowerPoint
1.07%
Quality Control
3.22%
Scrum
5.81%
Project Control
3.69%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Project Manager III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Project Manager III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £66,658 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £62,179, and Manchester pays around £59,162 annually.

Which Job Pays More: IT Project Manager III or Project Manager III?

As of April 22, 2025 , a IT Project Manager III makes more than a Project Manager III. A IT Project Manager III earns an average annual salary of £62,452. And a Project Manager III earns an average annual salary of £61,720.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
IT Project Manager III
£50,704
£73,902
Technology Project Manager III
£50,568
£73,705
Project Control Manager III
£56,059
£92,034
IT Project Engineer III
£37,699
£65,831

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