SOC 2131 Science, research, engineering and technology professionals

IT project managers Salary

Median salary £58,016 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £58,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For it project managers, £58,373 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +50% versus the national average. Experienced it project managers (top 25%) earn over £74,520.

About this role

IT project managers plan, execute and deliver technology projects within scope, budget and timeline constraints. They coordinate development teams, manage stakeholder expectations, mitigate risks and ensure projects achieve their intended business outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Planning project scope, timelines, budgets and resource requirements
Managing project teams and coordinating workstreams
Tracking progress, managing risks and resolving issues
Communicating status and managing stakeholder expectations
Ensuring project deliverables meet quality and acceptance criteria

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a degree in IT, computer science or business, combined with project management certifications. PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM and Scrum Master certifications are industry standards.

Career outlook

Strong demand driven by ongoing digital transformation across all sectors. Agile delivery experience and cloud migration expertise are particularly valued.

Key skills

Project management methodologies Stakeholder management Risk management Agile and Waterfall Budget management

Common industries

Technology companies
Financial services
Consulting firms
Public sector
All sectors with digital programmes

Data coverage

SOC code 2131

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 31,000

Median Salary

£58,016

Mean Salary

£60,835

Jobs (000s)

31k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £40,116Median: £58,016P75: £74,520

P10: £34kP25: £40kMedian: £58kP75: £75kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£33,607

0-2 years

Mid Level

£40,116

3-7 years

Senior

£74,520

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +122% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +25.7%Real growth: +1.7%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 25.5%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£58,016

Full-time Only

£58,373

Full-time premium: +£357

IT project managers salary: common questions

How much do it project managers earn in the UK?

IT project managers earn a median of £58,373 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £40,116 and £74,520.

Is £58,373 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for it project managers?

Entry-level it project managers typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £40,116, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £33,607.

Have it project managers salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median it project managers pay has risen from £47,740 to £58,373 — +22% in cash terms, or -1.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for it project managers?

Male it project managers earn a median £61,155 and female it project managers £45,543 — a gap of +26% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).