Business and financial project management professionals Salary
Median salary £57,874 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
About this role
Business and financial project management professionals plan and deliver complex business change, transformation and financial projects. They manage cross-functional teams, control budgets and timelines, and ensure projects deliver their intended outcomes and benefits.
Key responsibilities
- Planning and managing business change and transformation projects
- Coordinating cross-functional teams and managing dependencies
- Controlling project budgets, timelines and scope
- Managing stakeholders and project governance
- Tracking benefits realisation and project outcomes
Qualifications and entry routes
Typically requires a degree in business, finance or project management. Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) and APM (Association for Project Management) PMQ are industry standards.
Career outlook
Strong demand driven by ongoing digital transformation, regulatory change and organisational restructuring across all sectors.
Key skills
Common industries
- Financial services
- Consulting firms
- Public sector
- Professional services
- All large organisations
Data coverage
Median Salary
£57,874
Mean Salary
£70,489
Jobs (000s)
291k
Data Years
9 years
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£30,952
0-2 years
Mid Level
£44,000
3-7 years
Senior
£76,195
8-15 years
Leadership
£97,045
15+ years
Potential career growth: +214% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 18.9%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
All Employees
£57,874
Full-time Only
£59,834
Full-time premium: +£1,960
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