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Principal Project Manager Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£55,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£30,890 £55,000 £68,814

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Principal Project Manager in United Kingdom is £55,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 72 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £30,890, while senior specialists can earn up to £68,814. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £380 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Principal Project Manager.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Principal Project Manager over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

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📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Principal Project Manager in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	196	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Principal Project Manager	72	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	29	0	0
Entry Level	£30,890
Junior	£45,000
Median Salary	£55,000
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£62,500
Expert / Top Earners	£68,814

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	Action
risk management	12%	Learn This
pmp certification	13%	Learn This
project planning	15%	Learn This
contract administration	10%	Learn This
project controls	10%	Learn This
project governance	10%	Learn This
financial forecasting	10%	Learn This