Project support officers Salary
Median salary £34,207 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
About this role
Project support officers provide administrative, coordination and governance support to project and programme managers. They maintain project plans, track progress, manage documentation and support reporting across project lifecycles.
Key responsibilities
- Maintaining project plans, schedules and action logs
- Tracking project progress and preparing status reports
- Managing project documentation and filing systems
- Coordinating meetings, workshops and governance forums
- Supporting risk, issue and change management processes
Qualifications and entry routes
PRINCE2 Foundation, APM Project Fundamentals or equivalent project support qualifications are common. Many hold degrees in business or project management. Practical project experience is essential.
Career outlook
Good demand as a stepping stone to project management roles. Organisations increasingly value structured project governance.
Key skills
Common industries
- IT and technology
- Construction
- Public sector
- Financial services
- Consulting
Data coverage
Median Salary
£34,207
Mean Salary
£35,715
Jobs (000s)
71k
Data Years
11 years
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£20,818
0-2 years
Mid Level
£27,000
3-7 years
Senior
£41,156
8-15 years
Potential career growth: +98% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 14.3%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
All Employees
£34,207
Full-time Only
£35,751
Full-time premium: +£1,544
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