Business and financial project management professionals Salary
Median salary £57,874 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £58,000 after tax and National Insurance →
For business and financial project management professionals, £59,834 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +53% versus the national average. Experienced business and financial project management professionals (top 25%) earn over £76,195.
About this role
Business and financial project management professionals manage complex change programmes, system implementations, regulatory projects and business transformation initiatives. They apply structured methodologies to deliver projects that meet time, cost and quality objectives.
Key responsibilities
- Leading project teams and managing cross-functional delivery
- Developing project plans, risk registers and governance frameworks
- Managing budgets, resources and commercial aspects of projects
- Reporting progress to steering committees and sponsors
- Ensuring benefits are tracked and realised post-delivery
Qualifications and entry routes
Typically requires a degree in business, finance or project management. PRINCE2, PMP and APM qualifications are standard. Programme management (MSP) and agile certifications add value.
Career outlook
Strong demand, particularly for those with regulatory change, digital transformation and large-scale programme delivery experience.
Key skills
Common industries
- Financial services
- Consulting
- Technology
- Public sector
- Professional services
Data coverage
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£30,952
0-2 years
Mid Level
£44,000
3-7 years
Senior
£76,195
8-15 years
Leadership
£97,045
15+ years
Potential career growth: ▲ +214% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 18.9%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
Full-time premium: +£1,960
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Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).