Energy and Utilities / Power Generation Management

Power Plant Manager

Oversees the operations, maintenance, and safety of a power plant, ensuring efficient generation of electricity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Average monthly gross

5,390 GBP

2 validated salaries

Median

5,390 GBP

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,334 GBP - 7,446 GBP

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Power Plant Manager

ISCO

1324

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
2,820 GBP 2,820 GBP - 2,820 GBP
Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
7,960 GBP 7,960 GBP - 7,960 GBP

Yearly trend

5,390 GBP
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Switzerland 7,960 GBP 1
United Kingdom 2,820 GBP 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
AstraZeneca 2,820 GBP 1
Zurich Insurance 7,960 GBP 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Plant Manager Power Station Manager Generation Manager Power Plant Operations Manager

Skills

Hard skills

Power generation systems knowledge Maintenance planning Regulatory compliance Budget management Performance monitoring Safety management

Soft skills

Leadership Communication Problem-solving Decision-making Team management

Tools

SCADA systems CMMS software Microsoft Office Suite Plant monitoring software

Certifications

Certified Plant Manager (CPM) Professional Engineer (PE) OSHA Safety Certification NERC Certification

Employment context

Industries

Electric power generation Utilities Energy production Renewable energy

Company types

Utility companies Independent power producers Energy corporations Government-owned utilities

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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