Leeds · Mid-level · 2026

£54,000 Project Manager
in Leeds

A mid-level Leeds project manager earning £54,000 takes home £3,490/month after tax and NI. Average 1-bed rent is £900/month, leaving £2,590/month after rent — a comfortable financial position for Leeds's cost base.

Gross
£54,000
mid-level
Net monthly
£3,490
after tax & NI
After rent
£2,590
per month
Savings est.
£1,668
per month
Comfortable — rent takes 26% of take-home.

Monthly Budget — Mid-level Project Manager in Leeds

Item Monthly
Gross annual salary £54,000/yr
Income tax −£753/mo
National Insurance −£258/mo
Net monthly take-home £3,490/mo
Rent (1-bed median) −£900/mo
Council tax −£112/mo
Transport −£65/mo
Groceries & utilities −£405/mo
Estimated monthly savings £1,668/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 Leeds

This page shows the mid-level salary (£54,000) — 100% of the median (£54,000).

P25 — Lower quartile
£43,000
25% earn less than this
Median — 50th percentile
£54,000
midpoint of all earners
P75 — Upper quartile
£67,000
25% earn more than this

Compare by Experience Level

Entry — £39,000 Mid — £54,000 Senior — £74,500

vs Leeds City Median

Mid-level Project Manager
£54,000
vs
Leeds all-worker median
£32,900
64% above Leeds median

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is £54,000 a good project manager salary in Leeds? +
£54,000 is the mid-level project manager salary in Leeds, representing 100% of the median (£54,000). Net take-home is £3,490/month after tax and NI. Rent-to-income is 26%comfortable. At 64% above the Leeds all-worker median of £32,900, this is a competitive salary for the city.
What is the average project manager salary in Leeds? +
The median Leeds project manager salary is £54,000 (Robert Half 2026). The lower quartile (P25) is £43,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £67,000. Entry-level roles typically start around £39,000, while senior professionals reach £74,500.
How much can a project manager in Leeds save each month? +
On £54,000 in Leeds, after rent (£900/mo), council tax (£112/mo), transport (£65/mo) and groceries & utilities (£405/mo), estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £1,668/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a project manager in Leeds? +
On £54,000 in Leeds, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 26%. The guideline for comfortable solo living is under 33%. To achieve a 33% RTI on a Leeds 1-bed (£900/mo), you need approximately £32,500 gross annual salary.

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