Salary Guide 2026
Project Manager Salary in London
Based on market data for mid-level professionals (3-5 years experience).
Entry Level
£46,011
/year
Mid Level
£63,938
/year
Senior
£118,742
/year
Based on 64 real Project Manager job postings in London. Figures reflect live listings on ResumeKart. Salaries as advertised; currencies not converted.
💼 6+ live Project Manager jobs in London paying £63,938+
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M&A Project Manager
Altum Consulting · London, UK
Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master
Norton Blake · London, UK
Network Project Manager
Akkodis · London, UK
Senior Project Manager (EMEA or USA)
Panopto · London, UK
Project Manager
Randstad Construction and Property · Ruislip, London
Project Manager Signalling
Advanced Resource Managers Limited · London, UK
Live Market Data
Sourced from Adzuna's job market intelligence — refreshed every few hours.
12-Month Salary Trend
Average advertised salary, monthly
£62k
↑ 9.5% YoY
Salary Distribution
How 20,132 live job postings break down by advertised salary
Top 5 companies hiring Project Manager in London
Live employer leaderboard from Adzuna job postings
- 1AECOM1,627 openings
- 2Stantec686 openings
- 3AtkinsRealis572 openings
- 4WSP Group453 openings
- 5Amazon436 openings
Cost of Living in London
London salaries are the highest in the UK but lag behind US equivalents. Strong benefits and work-life balance offset the gap.
Factors Affecting Project Manager Salary in London
Years of Experience
Entry-level Project Managers in London start around £46,011, while senior professionals with 8+ years can earn £118,742 or more.
Company Size & Stage
Startups may offer lower base pay but compensate with equity. Established enterprises and FAANG-tier companies in London typically pay at the top of the range.
Technical Skills
Specialised skills command premium salaries. For Project Managers, in-demand skills can increase compensation by 15-30% above the median.
Education & Certifications
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS) and industry certifications can add 10-20% to base salary, especially at senior levels.
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