Understanding the Project Coordinator Salary in the UK

If you are looking at a project coordinator role, you will want to know how hourly rates translate into annual pay and how your salary compares with national benchmarks. This guide uses the latest UK data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), IT Jobs Watch, the Institute of Project Management and GOV.UK to give you a clear picture of what project coordinators earn in 2026.

Hourly Rates and Annual Equivalents

Most project coordinator jobs are advertised as annual salaries, but understanding the hourly equivalent is useful if you are considering part-time work or comparing offers. The standard conversion used across UK salary research is:

Annual salary ≈ hourly rate × contracted hours per week × 52 weeks

For a full-time role, the typical contracted week is 37.5 hours. So a project coordinator earning £15 per hour would have an annual salary of around £15 × 37.5 × 52 = £29,250. If the role is part-time – say 20 hours per week – the same hourly rate gives £15 × 20 × 52 = £15,600 per year.

Always check your employment contract for the exact weekly hours and whether overtime is paid. The conversion assumes a steady rota with no unpaid extra time.

What the Data Shows for Project Coordinators

According to IT Jobs Watch, which tracks live job vacancies, the median project coordinator salary in the UK is £30,000 per year. This is based on 97 salary quotes from the six months to October 2026. The 10th percentile sits at £28,800, meaning one in ten roles pays below that, while the 75th percentile is £40,000 and the 90th percentile reaches £42,535. For roles outside London, the median is also £30,000, suggesting that London roles push the upper end higher.

The Institute of Project Management (IPM) reports an average project coordinator salary of £32,500, with a typical range of £30,000 to £36,000. Entry-level positions start closer to £24,000, while experienced coordinators in London or specialist sectors can earn well above £42,000. These figures align closely with the IT Jobs Watch data.

For context, the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) for April 2025 gives a median full-time salary across all UK occupations of £39,039. Project coordinator salaries are generally below this national median, reflecting the junior-to-mid level nature of the role. Including part-time workers, the all-employee median is £32,890.

National Living Wage and Minimum Floors

Project coordinator salaries sit comfortably above the legal minimum. The National Living Wage (NLW) for workers aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour from April 2025, rising to £12.71 per hour from April 2026. For a 37.5-hour week, that equates to roughly £23,810 and £24,785 per year respectively. Even the lowest project coordinator salaries are above these floors.

Part-Time and Full-Time Considerations

Many project coordinator roles are advertised as full-time, but part-time and job-share arrangements are common. If you are working part-time, your annual salary will be pro-rata based on the full-time equivalent. For example, a full-time project coordinator earning £30,000 working three days a week (0.6 FTE) would receive £18,000 per year. Always confirm the full-time equivalent salary when negotiating a part-time role.

London Weighting and Regional Variations

Salaries for project coordinators in London are typically higher. IT Jobs Watch shows the UK excluding London median is £30,000, so the London median is likely above that. The IPM notes that experienced coordinators in London can earn over £42,000. Some employers offer a formal London weighting or cost-of-living allowance, but many simply set higher base salaries. If you are based outside London, expect salaries at the lower end of the range, especially in the North East, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Overtime and Benefits

Project coordinator roles are usually salaried with no overtime pay, though some employers may offer time off in lieu. Benefits such as pension contributions, private health insurance and bonuses can add significant value. The statutory minimum pension auto-enrolment requires a 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution, but many employers offer more. Always consider the total package, not just the headline salary.

For more help converting your hourly rate to an annual salary, use our Hourly to Salary calculator. You can also explore broader salary data for other roles.

Summary

The typical project coordinator salary in the UK is around £30,000 to £32,500 per year, with hourly equivalents of roughly £15 to £17 for a 37.5-hour week. Entry-level roles start at £24,000, while experienced coordinators in London can exceed £42,000. Use the conversion formula to compare part-time offers, and always check the latest National Living Wage rates on GOV.UK.