SOC 2455 Business, media and public service professionals

Construction project managers and related professionals Salary

Median salary £45,613 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £46,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For construction project managers and related professionals, £47,665 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +22% versus the national average. Experienced construction project managers and related professionals (top 25%) earn over £56,396.

About this role

Construction project managers plan, coordinate and deliver construction and infrastructure projects. They manage budgets, timelines, contractors and compliance to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and to specification under CDM regulations.

Key responsibilities

Planning project programmes and critical paths
Managing budgets and cost variations
Coordinating contractors, consultants and supply chains
Ensuring CDM compliance and quality standards
Managing client relationships and project governance

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires a degree in construction management, project management or related discipline. CIOB (MCIOB), APM (ChPP) or RICS membership is the professional standard. CSCS management card expected.

Career outlook

Strong demand driven by housing targets, infrastructure investment and maintenance backlogs. BIM skills increasingly required.

Key skills

Programme management Cost control CDM and health and safety Contract management Team leadership

Common industries

Main contractors
Project management consultancies
Infrastructure delivery
House builders
Client-side project teams

Data coverage

SOC code 2455

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 35,000

Median Salary

£45,613

Mean Salary

£50,558

Jobs (000s)

35k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £37,510Median: £45,613P75: £56,396

P10: £31kP25: £38kMedian: £46kP75: £56kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£30,799

0-2 years

Mid Level

£37,510

3-7 years

Senior

£56,396

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +83% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +34.1%Real growth: -2.9%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 19.7%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£45,613

Full-time Only

£47,665

Full-time premium: +£2,052

Construction project managers and related professionals salary: common questions

How much do construction project managers and related professionals earn in the UK?

Construction project managers and related professionals earn a median of £47,665 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £37,510 and £56,396.

Is £47,665 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for construction project managers and related professionals?

Entry-level construction project managers and related professionals typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £37,510, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £30,799.

Have construction project managers and related professionals salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median construction project managers and related professionals pay has risen from £34,221 to £47,665 — +39% 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 construction project managers and related professionals?

Male construction project managers and related professionals earn a median £47,512 and female construction project managers and related professionals £38,154 — a gap of +20% in 2025.

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