York · Entry-level · 2026

£33,000 Project Manager
in York

A entry-level York project manager earning £33,000 takes home £2,273/month after tax and NI. Average 1-bed rent is £950/month, leaving £1,323/month after rent — a tight financial position for York's cost base.

Gross
£33,000
entry-level
Net monthly
£2,273
after tax & NI
After rent
£1,323
per month
Savings est.
£390
per month
Stretched — rent takes 42% of take-home. Consider a shared house or outer-area flat.

Monthly Budget — Entry-level Project Manager in York

Item Monthly
Gross annual salary £33,000/yr
Income tax −£341/mo
National Insurance −£136/mo
Net monthly take-home £2,273/mo
Rent (1-bed median) −£950/mo
Council tax −£120/mo
Transport −£68/mo
Groceries & utilities −£405/mo
Estimated monthly savings £390/mo

Tax computed using HMRC 2025/26 rates. Rent = Rightmove Q4 2025 median. Savings estimate deducts a £340 misc. buffer from remaining income.

Project Manager Salary Range in York

This page shows the entry-level salary (£33,000) — 72% of the median (£46,000).

P25 — Lower quartile
£37,000
25% earn less than this
Median — 50th percentile
£46,000
midpoint of all earners
P75 — Upper quartile
£58,000
25% earn more than this

Compare by Experience Level

Entry — £33,000 Mid — £46,000 Senior — £63,500

vs York City Median

Entry-level Project Manager
£33,000
vs
York all-worker median
£32,000
3% above York median

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is £33,000 a good project manager salary in York? +
£33,000 is the entry-level project manager salary in York, representing 72% of the median (£46,000). Net take-home is £2,273/month after tax and NI. Rent-to-income is 42%tight. At 3% above the York all-worker median of £32,000, this is a competitive salary for the city.
What is the average project manager salary in York? +
The median York project manager salary is £46,000 (Robert Half 2026). The lower quartile (P25) is £37,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £58,000. Entry-level roles typically start around £33,000, while senior professionals reach £63,500.
How much can a project manager in York save each month? +
On £33,000 in York, after rent (£950/mo), council tax (£120/mo), transport (£68/mo) and groceries & utilities (£405/mo), estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £390/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a project manager in York? +
On £33,000 in York, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 42%. The guideline for comfortable solo living is under 33%. To achieve a 33% RTI on a York 1-bed (£950/mo), you need approximately £34,000 gross annual salary.

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