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Portfolio Manager Salary in United Kingdom

The average Portfolio Manager salary in United Kingdom is centered around a median of £80K in 2026. The Portfolio Manager salary range in United Kingdom typically runs from £79K to £94K. Pay has moved -27.3% year-on-year. London currently leads city pay at £80K.

National Median Salary

£80K

United Kingdom benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

£80K
£70K£115K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

25%

YoY Momentum

-27.3%

Median salary benchmark

£80K

Annual - 2026

Typical salary range

£79K-£94K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

-27.3%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

£58K

Forecasted market posture

What Does a Portfolio Manager Actually Earn?

Annual salary benchmarks for Portfolio Manager in United Kingdom, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

£80K
£70K£115K

Low

£70K

P25

£79K

Median

£80K

P75

£94K

High

£115K

Portfolio Manager Take-Home Pay in the UK (2026/27)

After Income Tax & National Insurance · single, standard PAYE

Entry

Take-home/year

£56,377

Effective rate

28.6%

Median

Take-home/year

£56,957

Effective rate

28.8%

Senior

Take-home/year

£65,077

Effective rate

30.8%

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Full take-home breakdown

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Portfolio Manager

Limited Market Data

Demand level

Low

Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.

Top hiring locations

LondonNorth East EnglandMidlandsSouth West England

Career outlook

Emerging market

Portfolio Manager demand should be monitored against newer benchmark cycles and employer hiring appetite.

How does Portfolio Manager pay compare to similar roles?

Why Portfolio Manager Salaries Are at This Level

Portfolio Managers in United Kingdom earn a median salary of £80K in 2026, with a typical range from £79K at the 25th percentile to £94K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay across the United Kingdom market.

London currently leads city pay at £80K, which is 0% below the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes London, Scotland, Midlands, North East England, North West England, Northern Ireland, South West England, Wales, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, and upper bands continue to trend above the median. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Portfolio Manager Salary in United Kingdom

What is the median Portfolio Manager salary in United Kingdom?

The median Portfolio Manager salary in United Kingdom is £80K in 2026. The typical range runs from £79K at the 25th percentile to £94K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Portfolio Manager salary increasing in United Kingdom?

Portfolio Manager salaries have moved -27.3% year-on-year in United Kingdom.