Average IT project managers Salary in Portsmouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Portsmouth UA compares
Based on 2025 data, it project managerss in the South East earned £60,219 at the median — 3.8% above the national benchmark of £58,016. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £60,219 has an effective purchasing power closer to £58,352. The all-jobs average in Portsmouth UA is £33,015. By comparison, it project managerss earn 82.4% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £60,219 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £58,352 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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IT project managers salary in areas near Portsmouth UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Portsmouth UA is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it project managers salary in Portsmouth UA?
The median it project managers salary in the South East (which includes Portsmouth UA) is £60,219 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it project managers pay in Portsmouth UA compare to the UK average?
IT project managers in the South East earn 3.8% above the national median of £58,016. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it project managers a well-paid job in Portsmouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Portsmouth UA is £33,015. IT project managers in the South East earn £60,219, which is 82.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it project managerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Portsmouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.