Project support officers roles in the UK earn a median of £35,000 per year, equivalent to £18.24 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 2.6% 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 4 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 confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£18.24
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+2.6%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£29,500 – £44,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Project support officers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £40,500 |
| Scotland | £38,500 |
| East Midlands | £36,000 |
| West Midlands | £36,000 |
| North West | £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 |
Annual pay grew by +2.6% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Project support officers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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Project support officers assist in the organisation, planning, monitoring and direction of a project and ensure it is adequately resourced and on schedule.
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.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.