Average Construction project managers and related professionals Salary in County Durham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How County Durham UA compares
Based on 2025 data, construction project managers and related professionalss in the North East earned £55,195 at the median — 21.0% above the national benchmark of £45,613. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £55,195 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,260. The all-jobs average in County Durham UA is £29,393. By comparison, construction project managers and related professionalss earn 87.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £55,195 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,260 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Construction project managers and related professionals salary in areas near County Durham UA
Salary data is by ONS region. County Durham UA is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average construction project managers and related professionals salary in County Durham UA?
The median construction project managers and related professionals salary in the North East (which includes County Durham UA) is £55,195 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction project managers and related professionals pay in County Durham UA compare to the UK average?
Construction project managers and related professionals in the North East earn 21.0% above the national median of £45,613. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is construction project managers and related professionals a well-paid job in County Durham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in County Durham UA is £29,393. Construction project managers and related professionals in the North East earn £55,195, which is 87.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction project managers and related professionalss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to County Durham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.