APM Salary and Market Trends Survey 2019
The APM Salary and Market Trends Survey 2019 provides findings on project managers' salaries, benefits packages and the trends that will have the biggest impact on project management.
The survey was undertaken by global research company YouGov with insights from project professionals across all sectors, offering a comprehensive overview of the project management employment market.
77 per cent believe there would be a good supply of roles over the next 5 years
7 out of 10 were expecting their pay to increase over the next 12 months
The average salary of a project professional is £47,500
Over eight out of 10 people claimed to be satisfied in their current role
Project management salaries in the UK
We take an in-depth analysis on the different aspects of project management salaries in the UK and internationally allowing project professionals to benchmark themselves against the profession.
This includes average salaries by role, region, age and sector, which will be of interest not only to project professionals, but also recruiters, employers and those considering a project management-related career. For a quick and easy comparison use the salary calculator below.
Salary calculator
Our project management salary calculator allows you to benchmark yourself against others in the profession based on your job title, work location and experience. See how you measure up.
Global trends
- Innovations in technology are having an impact on the way projects are managed.
- Political instability and Brexit were also seen as significant global trends.
Gender pay gap
- There is evidence to show that the gender pay gap is closing.
- A larger proportion of women are coming into the profession compared to men.
Encouraging new talent
- Key approaches identified to promote a career in project management.
- Increasing the visibility in educational institutions seen to be a priority.
More about encouraging new talent
Respondents by sector
Three-quarters of respondents worked across a wide range of sectors, in addition to 14 per cent of respondents working in construction and 13 per cent employed in the aerospace and defence sector. Participating sectors:
- Agriculture
- Aerospace and defence
- Arts/entertainment and heritage
- Business and professional services
- Central government
- Construction and the built environment
- Consultancy
- Education
- Energy and utilities
- Financial services
- Forestry and fishing
- Health
- Hospitality
- IT
- Legal
- Life sciences
- Local government
- Manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale
- Telecoms
- Transport and logistics
- Voluntary sector
