Construction project managers and related professionals Pay Data UK — 2025

Construction project managers and related professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £45,000 per year, equivalent to £22.05 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 3.5% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £37,500 in South East to £55,000 in North East. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £47,665/yr (6% below our computed national average).

Median Annual Pay

£45,000

as of 2025

High confidence

Median Hourly Pay

£22.05

per hour

Year-on-Year Change

+3.5%

vs 2024

Annual Pay Range

£36,000 – £54,500

25th – 75th percentile

Labour Market

There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.

Pay by Region

Median annual pay for Construction project managers and related professionals across UK regions.

Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).

Construction project managers and related professionals annual pay by UK region
Region Median Pay
North East £55,000
North West £49,000
Scotland £48,000
London £46,500
East £46,000
South West £45,500
Wales £45,000
Yorkshire and The Humber £44,500
West Midlands £43,500
East Midlands £40,000
South East £37,500
UK £45,000

How Pay Has Changed Over Time

Annual pay grew by +3.5% from 2024 to 2025.

National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.

Year-on-Year Pay Change

Annual percentage change in median pay for Construction project managers and related professionals.

Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Construction project managers and related professionals earn in the UK?

The median salary for a Construction project managers and related professionals in the UK is £45,000 per year (about £22.05 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.

What is the typical pay range for a Construction project managers and related professionals?

Most Construction project managers and related professionals earn between £36,000 and £54,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).

Is Construction project managers and related professionals pay rising or falling?

Construction project managers and related professionals pay rose by 3.5% from 2024 to 2025.

Where in the UK are Construction project managers and related professionals paid the most?

The highest median pay for Construction project managers and related professionals is in North East, at £55,000 per year.

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About Construction project managers and related professionals

Construction project managers and related professionals manage and oversee major construction and civil engineering projects and major building contracts for quality of work, safety, timeliness and completion within budget, forecast travel patterns and develop strategies for managing the impact of traffic-related demand.

Typical Tasks and Duties

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants normally possess a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification and/or substantial work experience at an appropriate level. Further Continuing Professional Development is available in some areas.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.