One of the UK's Largest Salary Surveys for Facilities Management Professionals
Understanding what Facilities Management professionals are paid, what benefits they receive, and what motivates them professionally has never been more important.
Our Facilities Management Salary Survey 2018 provides valuable insight into salary levels, remuneration packages, employee benefits, job satisfaction, training opportunities, qualifications, career development, and workplace wellbeing across the UK Facilities Management sector.
Based on responses from more than 1,000 Facilities Management professionals working across a wide range of industries and organisational levels, this survey offers a detailed snapshot of the FM employment market and the factors influencing attraction, retention, engagement, and career progression within the profession.
Whether you are an employer looking to benchmark salaries, a Facilities Manager considering your next career move, or an HR professional seeking market intelligence, this report provides practical data and insight into the realities of the UK Facilities Management workforce.
What the Survey Covers
The Facilities Management profession continues to evolve, with FM professionals increasingly taking responsibility for workplace experience, compliance, sustainability, operational resilience, employee wellbeing, contractor management, business continuity, and strategic workplace leadership.
As expectations placed upon Facilities Management professionals continue to grow, so too do questions around compensation, benefits, career progression, and employee satisfaction.
This comprehensive survey explores:
• Facilities Management salary levels across the UK
• Employee benefits and reward packages
• Professional qualifications and certifications
• Training and development opportunities
• Job satisfaction and career fulfilment
• Workplace wellbeing and employee morale
• Career progression opportunities
• Recruitment and retention challenges
• Working hours and work-life balance
• Industry trends affecting Facilities Management professionals
By examining these factors together, the report provides a broader picture of what it is really like to work in Facilities Management and how the profession continues to develop.
Salary Benchmarking for Facilities Management Professionals
One of the primary focuses of the survey is remuneration.
Understanding how salaries compare across different Facilities Management roles is valuable for both employers and employees. The report provides insight into how compensation varies depending on factors such as:
• Seniority
• Industry sector
• Professional qualifications
• Level of responsibility
• Team management duties
• Organisational size
• Career experience
For employers, this information helps ensure salary packages remain competitive within the market.
For FM professionals, it provides useful benchmarking data when evaluating career opportunities, promotions, and future earning potential.
Benefits and Reward Packages
Salary is only one part of the overall employment proposition.
The survey also explores the wider benefits packages offered to Facilities Management professionals, helping organisations understand what employees value most and how benefits contribute to attraction and retention.
Areas covered include:
• Pension contributions
• Bonus schemes
• Private healthcare
• Company vehicles and allowances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Additional leave entitlements
• Professional development support
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
As recruitment markets become increasingly competitive, understanding the importance of total reward has become critical for organisations seeking to attract and retain high-performing FM talent.
Qualifications and Professional Development
Facilities Management is a profession built on continuous learning.
The survey examines the qualifications held by Facilities Management professionals across the UK and explores how professional development contributes to career progression and earning potential.
Topics include:
• Professional qualifications
• Industry certifications
• Training investment
• Career development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and skills development
The findings help employers understand the value professionals place on development opportunities and how investment in learning can contribute to stronger retention and engagement outcomes.
Job Satisfaction and Wellbeing
Employee wellbeing and job satisfaction have become increasingly important topics across every sector, and Facilities Management is no exception.
The survey provides insight into how FM professionals feel about their careers, employers, and future prospects.
Key areas explored include:
• Overall job satisfaction
• Workplace morale
• Career confidence
• Professional fulfilment
• Work-life balance
• Stress and workload management
• Employee engagement
Understanding these factors helps employers create working environments that support both performance and retention.
Recruitment and Retention Insights
The Facilities Management sector has historically faced challenges around skills shortages, talent attraction, and employee retention.
This survey offers valuable insight into the factors influencing career decisions and employee loyalty, helping organisations better understand what motivates Facilities Management professionals to join, stay with, or leave an employer.
The findings provide useful context for:
• Recruitment planning
• Talent attraction strategies
• Retention initiatives
• Succession planning
• Employer branding
• Workforce development
For employers competing for experienced Facilities Management talent, these insights remain highly relevant.
Why This Survey Matters
Facilities Management is one of the most important operational functions within any organisation.
From workplace experience and compliance to sustainability, health and safety, operational resilience, and employee wellbeing, FM professionals play a critical role in organisational success.
Understanding how these professionals are compensated, developed, supported, and motivated provides valuable insight for both employers and employees.
This survey goes beyond salary figures alone to explore the broader factors shaping the Facilities Management profession and the experiences of those working within it.
Who Should Download This Report?
This survey is ideal for:
• Facilities Managers
• Senior Facilities Managers
• Heads of Facilities
• Facilities Directors
• Estates Managers
• Workplace Managers
• Property and Operations Professionals
• HR Leaders
• Talent Acquisition Teams
• Business Owners
• Operational Leaders
• Facilities Management Recruitment Professionals
Whether you are benchmarking salaries, reviewing benefits, planning recruitment activity, or simply seeking a better understanding of the UK Facilities Management employment market, this report provides valuable data and industry insight.
Download the Facilities Management Salary Survey 2018
Download your free copy of the Facilities Management Salary Survey 2018 and gain access to one of the most comprehensive snapshots of remuneration, benefits, qualifications, job satisfaction, and career trends within the UK Facilities Management sector.
With contributions from more than 1,000 Facilities Management professionals across the UK, this report provides valuable benchmarking data and practical insight for employers and FM professionals alike.