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Project Manager salary in London

2025/26 tax year · ONS ASHE 2025 · 1-bed median rent

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Gross salary
£65,000
per year
Take-home
£4,021
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£2,050
per month
After rent
£1,971
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £65,000 £5,417
Income tax −£13,432 −£1,119
National Insurance −£3,311 −£276
Net take-home £48,257 £4,021
Rent (1-bed median) — −£2,050
Council tax (est.) — −£165
Transport — −£185
After rent — £1,971
Rent-to-income ratio: 51%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
High pressure

Salary range in London

Middle 50% of Project Manager earners

25th percentile
£52,000
Median
£65,000
75th percentile
£82,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Project Manager salary in London? +
The median Project Manager salary in London is £65,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £52,000 and £82,000. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £53,000.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Project Manager in London? +
On a gross salary of £65,000, a Project Manager in London pays £13,432 in income tax and £3,311 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £4,021.
Can a Project Manager afford to live in London? +
With take-home pay of £4,021/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £2,050/mo, a Project Manager in London has £1,971/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 51% (high pressure). After council tax (£165/mo) and transport (£185/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,621/mo.

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