Program Manager Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 8 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£53K - £87K/yr
Average Base Pay

3,040 salaries

£58K

Low

£78K

Average

£108K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£10,397Range£5,306 - £20,375
The average salary for Program Manager is £78,199 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Program Manager in the United Kingdom is £10,397, with a range from £5,306 - £20,375. Salaries estimates are based on 3040 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Program Manager employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£78,199 /yr
Program Manager
£97,598 /yr
Senior Program Manager
£78,364 /yr
Program Manager IV
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Job TitleSalary
Program Manager£78,199 /yr
Senior Program Manager£97,598 /yr
Program Manager IV£78,364 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Program Manager?

in United Kingdom

£78,199 /yr
Program Manager
£97,598 /yr
Senior Program Manager
£78,364 /yr
Program Manager IV
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Program Manager?

Job TitleSalary
Program Manager£78,199 /yr
Senior Program Manager£97,598 /yr
Program Manager IV£78,364 /yr

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Amazon
3.7

Amazon

Program Manager

£60,567

 /yr
Range: £35K - £149K
235 salaries
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£35K

£149K

£35,121 - £148,636 Range

Google
4.4

Google

Program Manager

£107,007

 /yr
Range: £53K - £282K
79 salaries
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£53K

£282K

£53,114 - £281,509 Range

Meta
3.9

Meta

Program Manager

£110,683

 /yr
Range: £59K - £223K
47 salaries
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£59K

£223K

£59,424 - £223,390 Range

Tata Consultancy Services
3.8

Tata Consultancy Services

Program Manager

£72,807

 /yr
Range: £47K - £129K
35 salaries
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£47K

£129K

£46,803 - £129,331 Range

Microsoft
4.3

Microsoft

Program Manager

£81,479

 /yr
Range: £47K - £162K
31 salaries
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£47K

£162K

£46,800 - £161,507 Range

UK Ministry of Defence
3.6

UK Ministry of Defence

Program Manager

£63,363

 /yr
Range: £39K - £99K
28 salaries
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£39K

£99K

£39,233 - £99,397 Range

NHS
3.7

NHS

Program Manager

£58,113

 /yr
Range: £42K - £98K
28 salaries
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£42K

£98K

£42,130 - £97,595 Range

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Barclays
4

Barclays

Program Manager

£99,764

 /yr
Range: £61K - £147K
27 salaries
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£61K

£147K

£61,285 - £146,752 Range

IBM
4

IBM

Program Manager

£68,668

 /yr
Range: £35K - £143K
27 salaries
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£35K

£143K

£34,955 - £143,163 Range

J.P. Morgan
4

J.P. Morgan

Program Manager

£91,362

 /yr
Range: £57K - £188K
26 salaries
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£57K

£188K

£57,000 - £187,919 Range

HSBC
3.8

HSBC

Program Manager

£107,986

 /yr
Range: £81K - £193K
25 salaries
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£81K

£193K

£80,980 - £193,397 Range

NHS England
3.7

NHS England

Program Manager

£58,908

 /yr
Range: £50K - £76K
24 salaries
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£50K

£76K

£50,444 - £76,057 Range

Deutsche Bank
3.8

Deutsche Bank

Program Manager

£125,042

 /yr
Range: £87K - £182K
24 salaries
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£87K

£182K

£87,261 - £182,086 Range

Wipro
3.7

Wipro

Program Manager

£84,847

 /yr
Range: £56K - £172K
22 salaries
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£56K

£172K

£56,171 - £171,509 Range

Lloyds Banking Group
3.3

Lloyds Banking Group

Program Manager

£95,442

 /yr
Range: £60K - £169K
21 salaries
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£60K

£169K

£59,761 - £168,573 Range

Expedia Group
3.8

Expedia Group

Program Manager

£78,000

 /yr
Range: £44K - £137K
19 salaries
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£44K

£137K

£44,000 - £137,000 Range

Network Rail
3.7

Network Rail

Program Manager

£82,888

 /yr
Range: £73K - £98K
18 salaries
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£73K

£98K

£73,065 - £97,821 Range

Rolls-Royce
4

Rolls-Royce

Program Manager

£68,940

 /yr
Range: £54K - £89K
17 salaries
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£54K

£89K

£53,859 - £88,921 Range

Jaguar Land Rover
3.9

Jaguar Land Rover

Program Manager

£70,377

 /yr
Range: £52K - £83K
16 salaries
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£52K

£83K

£51,897 - £83,206 Range

Vodafone
3.9

Vodafone

Program Manager

£90,982

 /yr
Range: £65K - £136K
16 salaries
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£65K

£136K

£64,631 - £135,799 Range

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Program Manager Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Program Manager salaries - 235 salaries reported£60,567/yr
Program Manager salaries - 79 salaries reported£107,007/yr
Program Manager salaries - 47 salaries reported£110,683/yr
Program Manager salaries - 35 salaries reported£72,807/yr
Program Manager salaries - 31 salaries reported£81,479/yr
Program Manager salaries - 28 salaries reported£63,363/yr
Program Manager salaries - 28 salaries reported£58,113/yr
Program Manager salaries - 27 salaries reported£99,764/yr
Program Manager salaries - 27 salaries reported£68,668/yr
Program Manager salaries - 26 salaries reported£91,362/yr
Program Manager salaries - 25 salaries reported£107,986/yr
Program Manager salaries - 24 salaries reported£58,908/yr
Program Manager salaries - 24 salaries reported£125,042/yr
Program Manager salaries - 22 salaries reported£84,847/yr
Program Manager salaries - 21 salaries reported£95,442/yr
Program Manager salaries - 19 salaries reported£78,000/yr
Program Manager salaries - 18 salaries reported£82,888/yr
Program Manager salaries - 17 salaries reported£68,940/yr
Program Manager salaries - 16 salaries reported£70,377/yr
Program Manager salaries - 16 salaries reported£90,982/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Program Manager salaries

The average salary for a Program Manager is £78,199 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 3040 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Program Manager employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Program Manager in United Kingdom is £107,817 per year.

The lowest salary for a Program Manager in United Kingdom is £57,879 per year.

Programme managers salaries vary widely with experience, education, geography, industry and company. This pay range reflects their varying career backgrounds as well as the range of sectors in which they find employment. Candidates with an extensive background in engineering or business, or a postgraduate degree in a related field, generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow over the next decade, as the digital transformation pushes new firms to develop complex programs which benefit from skilled oversight.

If you are interested in working your way up in your career as a programme manager, one good strategy is to consider a postgraduate degree in relevant fields such as management, business administration, or communication. This can help you stand out in the job market and may lead to higher paying positions. Additionally, reputable organisations such as the Association for Project Management or the Chartered Management Institute, offer certified courses to demonstrate your expertise and help boost your salary.

It's worth considering which industries offer higher salaries for programme managers. Information technology is a growing sector that often pays well, but competition for jobs can be fierce. To qualify for higher paying roles in any sector, it's important to gain experience in project management and develop a track record of successful programme delivery. You can also consider consulting work to build your portfolio and network.

Whether you are looking for a new job or looking to stay where you are, negotiating to increase your salary as a programme manager is a valuable skill. The best strategies for negotiating for a higher salary include being prepared to show the value you add to the company, demonstrate how you have grown in your roles, and show external initiative you've taken to enhance your professional development. For example, if you have pursued certification or have mentored an up-and-comer in your company, these are important talking points that will help you illustrate your value to your employer. These tactics will also work well for job interviews and enable you to request at least 10% more than an initial offer. Remember to research the average salary for the position in your area first.

About 70.49% of Program Manager professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £10,397 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Program Manager in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Program Manager professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £44,721 and £147,229 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £78,199 following the average career path of a Program Manager.

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