Project support officers Pay Data UK — 2025

Project support officers roles in the UK earn a median of £35,000 per year, equivalent to £18.26 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 2.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £25,000 in North East to £40,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £35,751/yr (2% below our computed national average).

Median Annual Pay

£35,000

as of 2025

High confidence

Median Hourly Pay

£18.26

per hour

Year-on-Year Change

+2.4%

vs 2024

Annual Pay Range

£29,000 – £44,000

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 Project support officers across UK regions.

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

Project support officers annual pay by UK region
Region Median Pay
London £40,500
Scotland £38,500
East Midlands £36,000
West Midlands £36,000
North West £34,500
East £34,500
Wales £34,000
South West £33,000
South East £32,500
Yorkshire and The Humber £31,000
North East £25,000
UK £35,000

How Pay Has Changed Over Time

Annual pay grew by +2.4% 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 Project support officers.

Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Project support officers earn in the UK?

The median salary for a Project support officers in the UK is £35,000 per year (about £18.26 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.

What is the typical pay range for a Project support officers?

Most Project support officers earn between £29,000 and £44,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).

Is Project support officers pay rising or falling?

Project support officers pay rose by 2.4% from 2024 to 2025.

Where in the UK are Project support officers paid the most?

The highest median pay for Project support officers is in London, at £40,500 per year.

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About Project support officers

Project support officers assist in the organisation, planning, monitoring and direction of a project and ensure it is adequately resourced and on schedule.

Typical Tasks and Duties

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award or equivalent qualifications. On-the-job training is usually provided, and professional qualifications are available.

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