Adapting to change is an important organisational attribute. Employing staff to manage projects that enable a business to plan and implement change can be key to its success. And making sure that project managers are paid in line with market benchmarks is vital for recruitment, retention and motivation of such staff. Our latest research found that the median basic salary for project managers in 2023 is £46,780, with those specialising in IT typically earning more: the median here is £49,213 (representing a 5.2% premium).