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Project Manager Contractor Salaries

Project Manager Contractor salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£35K - £58K/yr
£45K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£4K/yrAverage
£2K - £7K/yrRange
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Last updated 3 Jun 202667.6K Salaries submitted
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Senior Interior Designer

Looking to shift into project management out of the architecture/interior design world and would like to land a PM role in another field. I’m doing training courses to prep for PMP certification. Multiple courses are saying you don’t need experience in the specific field a PM job is posted for, but all PM positions I’m seeing are asking for 3-5+ years specialized experience in their field (ex. graphic design, tech, medical). Current Project Managers, how true is this when looking for a job?

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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Project Manager - Contractor
15+ Years
£131K/yr
£131K • £0
London, England

submitted on 26 Sept 2025

£131K/yr
£131K • £0
Project Manager - Contractor
4-6 Years
£96K - £110K/yr
London, England

submitted on 15 Oct 2024

£96K - £110K/yr
Project Manager - Contractor
7-9 Years
£140K/yr
£140K • £0
Bristol, England

submitted on 12 Jan 2024

£140K/yr
£140K • £0
Project Manager - Contractor
10-14 Years
£206K - £240K/yr
London, England

submitted on 20 Oct 2023

£206K - £240K/yr
Project Manager - Contractor
15+ Years
£170K/yr
£170K • £0
Edinburgh, Scotland

submitted on 3 Jul 2023

£170K/yr
£170K • £0
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Project Manager - Contractor
10-14 Years
£74K - £86K/yr
Edinburgh, Scotland

submitted on 23 Feb 2021

£74K - £86K/yr

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Product and project management help companies operate efficiently, run programs and develop new products. Organisation and communication skills are important for product and project managers. Experience and specialisation within specific markets or products can help job seekers stand out. The diversity of product and project management roles means that data, design or market research skills can help open up more opportunities.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Project Manager - Contractor salaries

The average salary for a Project Manager - Contractor is £48,996 per year or £24 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £86,458 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £37,229 (25th percentile) and £65,443 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 67609 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Project Manager - Contractor employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Project Manager - Contractor in United Kingdom is £65,443 per year, £5,454 per month or £31 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Project Manager - Contractor in United Kingdom is £37,229 per year, £3,102 per month or £18 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Project Manager - Contractor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £30,463 per year (estimate) and goes up to £83,078 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 68.01% of Project Manager - Contractor professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £3,598 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Project Manager - Contractor in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Project Manager - Contractor professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £29,331 and £86,458 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £48,996 following the average career path of a Project Manager - Contractor.
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