As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CEO in London, UK is £281,232, with an hourly rate of £135, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £264,060 to £324,324, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £264,060
50TH(Median)   £281,232
75TH   £324,324
CEO Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CEO Salary £264,060 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CEO Salary £281,232 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CEO Salary £324,324 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a CEO Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CEO salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CEO is about £281,232 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £135, a monthly salary of about £23,436, and a weekly pay of around £5,408. Click the switch button below to see more details about CEO hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CEOs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CEO's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £263,291 - £274,312, while Intermediate make £264,829 - £275,593, Senior earn £267,136 - £277,388, Specialist earn £270,724 - £280,719, Expert can reach £274,825 - £288,950 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CEO £270,724
Intermediate Level CEO £272,262
Senior Level CEO £274,312
Specialist Level CEO £277,388
Expert Level CEO £281,232
£270,724 0 yr
£272,262 < 2 yrs
£274,312 2-4 yrs
£277,388 5-8 yrs
£281,232 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for CEO?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CEO are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £281,232 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £262,335, and Manchester pays around £249,606 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Personal Assistant to CEO or CEO?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Personal Assistant to CEO makes less than a CEO. A Personal Assistant to CEO earns an average annual salary of £39,899. And a CEO earns an average annual salary of £260,400.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Personal Assistant to CEO London, UK
£32,179
£45,198
Executive Assistant to the CEO London, UK
£32,518
£45,677
Executive Assistant to CEO London, UK
£21,605
£36,736
Office of CEO - Executive Assistant London, UK
£32,569
£45,748

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