As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Planner I in the United Kingdom is £35,334, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,922 to £40,534, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £30,922
50TH(Median)   £35,334
75TH   £40,534
Project Planner I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Planner I Salary £30,922 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Planner I Salary £35,334 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Planner I Salary £40,534 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Project Planner I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Planner I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Planner I is about £35,334 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,945, and a weekly pay of around £680. Click the switch button below to see more details about Project Planner I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Project Planner Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Project Planner I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £32,832 - £35,334, while Intermediate make £33,556 - £36,110, Senior earn £34,544 - £37,274, Specialist earn £35,334 - £38,283, Expert can reach £35,722 - £38,749 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Planner I £34,544
Intermediate Level Project Planner I £35,202
Senior Level Project Planner I £36,265
Specialist Level Project Planner I £37,274
Expert Level Project Planner I £37,662
£34,544 0 yr
£35,202 < 2 yrs
£36,265 2-4 yrs
£37,274 5-8 yrs
£37,662 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Project Planner I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Project Planner I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Planning can lead to a 19% salary raise, while strong Artificial Intelligence skills boost pay by a 1%. Even Procurement can result in a 1% salary increase.

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Planning
An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision.
Procurement
Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Project Planner I field include Planning (19%), Artificial Intelligence (1%), Procurement (1%), and Purchasing (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Planning £42,047
Planning
£42,047
19%
Artificial Intelligence £35,687
Artificial Intelligence
£35,687
1%
Procurement £35,687
Procurement
£35,687
1%
Purchasing £35,687
Purchasing
£35,687
1%
Planning
8.16%
Artificial Intelligence
13.97%
Procurement
0.05%
Purchasing
2.63%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Project Planner I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Project Planner I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,161 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,597, and Manchester pays around £33,869 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Meeting/Event Project Planner II or Project Planner I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Meeting/Event Project Planner II makes less than a Project Planner I. A Meeting/Event Project Planner II earns an average annual salary of £34,288. And a Project Planner I earns an average annual salary of £35,334.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Meeting/Event Project Planner II
£25,055
£43,076
Meeting/Event Planner II
£25,045
£43,060
IT Capacity Planner, Sr.
£46,094
£56,421
Project Manager I
£35,790
£56,155
Network Storage Planner Experienced
£46,111
£56,442

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