Current Average Salaries in Facilities Management
If you want to know the current average salaries in facilities management, you’ve come to the right place. Maybe you are considering a career change? Or maybe you already work in FM and want to know if you’re being paid enough.
Either way, our overview will help.
Average salaries for a Facilities Manager
Salaries are on the rise! Whether it’s used as a way to attract more candidates in a talent short market. Or a way to help people cope with the cost-of-living crisis, we are experiencing increases across the board in FM. Take a look at our latest Review of the Jobs Market for even more insight.
So, whilst
So, whilst salaries are currently being advertised around £37-38k, the reality is that what’s offered is higher. We are experiencing salaries of £40-50k for facilities managers at the moment. However, it’s also important to consider that not every company can simply offer inflated salaries. Therefore, consider the package as a whole. Maybe flexible working important to you? A pension, or additional holiday pay? Companies are looking at additional ways to attract new talent so be sure to check out the whole benefits package.
Where are the highest salaries in facilities management?
According to data held by Indeed, the highest paying cities for facilities managers are –
- Reading
- London
- Sheffield
- Oxford
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Bristol
What about other roles in facilities management?
There are a great number of roles to choose from in facilities management. Take a look at our latest vacancies to see the wide range of opportunities available. But what about the average salaries for other roles in FM. Here’s 5 other roles you may wish to consider –
- Maintenance Manager – £36,568
- Maintenance Supervisor – £34,564
- Facility Supervisor – £22,817
- Director of Facilities – £70,903
- Operations Manager – £41,422
How Catch 22 can help
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