As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Executive Officer in the United Kingdom is £260,379, with an hourly rate of £125, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £244,494 to £300,212, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £244,494
50TH(Median)   £260,379
75TH   £300,212
Chief Executive Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Executive Officer Salary £244,494 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Executive Officer Salary £260,379 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Executive Officer Salary £300,212 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Chief Executive Officer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Executive Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Executive Officer is about £260,379 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £125, a monthly salary of about £21,698, and a weekly pay of around £5,007. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Executive Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Chief Executive Officers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Chief Executive Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £243,783 - £253,978, while Intermediate make £245,205 - £255,163, Senior earn £247,339 - £256,823, Specialist earn £250,658 - £259,905, Expert can reach £254,452 - £267,513 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Executive Officer £250,658
Intermediate Level Chief Executive Officer £252,081
Senior Level Chief Executive Officer £253,978
Specialist Level Chief Executive Officer £256,823
Expert Level Chief Executive Officer £260,379
£250,658 0 yr
£252,081 < 2 yrs
£253,978 2-4 yrs
£256,823 5-8 yrs
£260,379 > 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 Chief Executive Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Executive Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £281,209 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £262,314, and Manchester pays around £249,586 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Secretary to Chief Executive Officer or Chief Executive Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Secretary to Chief Executive Officer makes less than a Chief Executive Officer. A Secretary to Chief Executive Officer earns an average annual salary of £37,346. And a Chief Executive Officer earns an average annual salary of £260,379.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Secretary to Chief Executive Officer
£30,120
£42,308
Chief Financial Officer
£180,291
£373,721
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Support
£30,040
£42,195
Chief Operating Officer
£157,745
£272,363

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