Facilities Manager Salary Guide (Updated Jan 2026)

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Facilities management has rapidly evolved into one of the most essential functions within modern organisations, influencing everything from workplace experience to operational efficiency and compliance. As businesses place greater emphasis on safe, sustainable, high-performing environments, the role of the Facilities Manager has expanded — and salaries have grown to reflect this rising strategic importance. Whether you’re exploring a career in FM, benchmarking your current pay, or hiring for facilities roles, understanding how salaries vary across regions, sectors and levels of responsibility is crucial.

This comprehensive guide breaks down what Facilities Managers earn in the UK today, revealing typical pay ranges, regional differences, seniority tiers, contract rates and the key skills that drive higher earnings. It’s your complete, up-to-date resource for navigating the FM salary landscape in 2026.

In his guide we have compiled current data from thousands of FM professionals, as well as data from the ONS and IWFM.

Quick salary benchmarks

Across the UK, most Facilities Managers take home £35,000 to £55,000, with the average sitting around £40k–£42k. That puts FM slightly above the national median full-time salary of £39,039, reflecting the profession’s rising influence.

All salary figures refer to gross annual pay (excluding bonuses and benefits) and represent indicative ranges.

For a mid-level Facilities Manager running a typical site, you can realistically expect £40k–£45k, with experienced or senior managers in complex or London roles moving well above this.

‍Typical FM salary bands by level

Level	Common Job Titles	Typical Salary Range	Higher Salary Range	Typical Responsibilities
Entry / Assistant	Facilities Assistant, FM Administrator, Trainee/Graduate FM	£25,000 - £32,000	Up to £35,000+	Supporting day-to-day operations, H&S checks, contractor coordination, basic helpdesk/CAFMs.
Facilities Manager (single site)	Facilities Manager, Site FM, Building Manager	£35,000 – £50,000	Up to £55,000+	Accountable for one site or small estate: budgets, compliance, supplier management, soft & hard services.
Senior / Multi-site FM	Senior FM, Regional FM, Estates Manager	£50,000 – £70,000	Up to £75,000+	Multi-site portfolios, higher budgets, leadership of FM teams, more strategic planning and projects.
Head of FM / FM Director	Head of Facilities, Director of FM, Director of Estates	£70,000 – £100,000+	£110,000+ in large or complex organisations	Corporate strategy, P&L ownership, major capital projects, board-level reporting, often national or international scope.

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Regional salary differences

Location is one of the biggest drivers of FM pay. Our data suggests London FM salaries carry about a 20–25% premium over the UK median for comparable roles.

Indicative ranges below are for a “standard” Facilities Manager (single large site or small portfolio), not senior/regional.

Region	Typical Salary Range
London	£42,000 - £55,000
South East (outside London)	£38,000 - £50,000
South West	£35,000 - £45,000
West Midlands / East Midlands	£34,000 - £45,000
North West	£34,000 - £45,000
Yorkshire & Humber / North East	£33,000 - £43,000
Scotland	£33,000 - £45,000
Wales & Northern Ireland	£32,000 - £42,000

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Sector & organisation type

Sector and employer type can shift pay up or down even for roles with similar responsibilities.

While precise numbers vary by organisation, data highlights consistent patterns.

Sector / Employer Type	Typical Salary Range (mid-level)	Pay Tendencies
Corporate Commercial (Tech, Finance, Legal, Blue-Chip HQs)	£40,000 - £55,000	Often at the upper end due to expectations on service quality, workplace experience and stakeholder management.
Industrial / Logistics / Manufacturing	£38,000 - £55,000	Strong demand for technically oriented FMs comfortable with plant, critical systems and safety. Premiums for 24/7 or hazardous environments.
Healthcare (NHS and Private)	£36,000 - £50,000	Stringent compliance and safety requirements; pay varies by trust/private group and banding.
Education	£32,000 - £48,000	Often below corporate market rates at the same level but partly offset by generous pensions and holidays.
Local Government and Wider Public Sector	£34,000 - £50,000	Typically mid-market pay with very strong benefits and job security.
Outsourced FM Providers	£35,000 - £55,000	Wide range depending on client, contract type and whether you manage single or multi-site portfolios.
Housing / Property Management (Social and Private)	£33,000 - £48,000	Focus on residential estates and blocks; strong demand in major cities.

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Contract, interim and day-rate roles

Many senior and project-focused FM professionals work on a contract or interim basis, especially for mobilisation, refurbishments and transformation programmes.

Typical daily rates for FM-related contracts

Percentile	Approximate Day Rate	Notes
10th	~ £200 - £240 / day	Junior/assistant or low-complexity sites.
25th	~ £280 - £340 / day	Standard FM roles outside London or smaller portfolios.
Median	~ £400 - £450 / day	Typical Facilities Manager / Facilities Management contract median.
75th	~ £530 - £610 / day	Senior or specialist FMs, critical environments, or demanding London contracts.
90th	~ £690 - £750+ / day	High-level interim roles, often with strategic or turnaround responsibilities.

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Benefits, bonuses & total package

Base pay is only part of the story. Salary data shows that a significant portion of total remuneration packages include a range of bonuses and benefits, which may include:

• Bonus / profit-share - In corporate or commercial environments, annual bonuses of 5–15% are common at management level, often higher for heads of FM or directors.

• Car allowance / travel benefits - Multi-site and regional FMs frequently receive car allowances or fully expensed vehicles.

• Pension contributions - Public sector and education roles often offer particularly generous defined-benefit or high-contribution schemes, offsetting slightly lower base pay.

• Private medical, life insurance & income protection - More common in larger corporates and outsourced FM providers.

• Flexible / hybrid working - This is becoming increasingly commonplace, though most FMs remain site-based part of the week due to operational needs.

• Training & professional development - Sponsorship for IWFM, NEBOSH, and technical qualifications is common and indirectly boosts long-term earning potential.

What drives a higher Facilities Manager salary?

Here are some of the key factors that contribute to higher Facilities Manager Salaries:

• Location - London and the South East typically pay the most, then other major cities (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds).

• Site size & complexity - Large, multi-use estates, critical environments (data centres, labs, healthcare) and 24/7 operations all command higher pay.

• Line management & budget responsibility - Managing sizeable teams, service lines and seven-figure budgets will move you from “FM” into “Senior FM / Head of FM” pay territory.

• Technical depth (hard services) - FMs with strong mechanical & electrical (M&E) knowledge or engineering backgrounds are in demand and can earn more than purely soft-services FMs.

• Sector - Financial services, tech, pharma and blue-chip corporates tend to pay above public sector, education and charity roles.

• Qualifications & accreditation - IWFM certifications, NEBOSH General / Fire, and relevant degree-level study in FM, engineering or real estate are commonly associated with higher earnings and faster progression. Prospects+1

• Track record & special projects - Experience delivering cost-saving programmes, refurbishments, sustainability initiatives or major mobilisations makes you more attractive at Senior/Head of FM level.

How Facilities Manager pay compares to other roles

‍Data across the wider facilities space show typical UK ranges such as:

Role	Typical Salary Range	Notes
Facilities Assistant / Coordinator	£22,000 - £30,000	Entry into the profession, often stepping stone to FM.
Assistant / Junior Facilities Manager	£27,000 - £35,000	May run smaller sites or support an FM on a large campus.
Facilities Manager (mid-level)	£35,000 - £55,000	The “core” role this guide focuses on.
Senior / Regional Facilities Manager	£50,000 - £70,000	Multi-site, senior stakeholder management.
Head of Facilities / Estates	£70,000 - £100,000+	Strategic and board-level responsibilities.
Technical Services Manager (M&E focused)	£40,000 - £60,000+	Often higher where technical responsibility is heavy.

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Key takeaways

• A typical Facilities Manager in the UK earns £35k–£50k, with an average around £40k–£42k and many experienced FMs reaching £50k+.

• London and major cities pay significantly more, particularly at the senior end, sometimes exceeding £70k–£80k for complex or regional roles.

• Senior FM, Head of FM and Director roles routinely exceed £70k, with £100k+ achievable in large and complex organisations.

• Contract and interim FMs can often command £400–£700/day, depending on responsibilities and location.

• The biggest pay drivers are location, site complexity, technical skills, sector, and leadership responsibility, alongside professional qualifications like IWFM and NEBOSH.

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