As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Operating Officer in London, UK is £223,451, with an hourly rate of £107, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £206,338 to £236,322, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £206,338
50TH(Median)   £223,451
75TH   £236,322
Chief Operating Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary £206,338 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary £223,451 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary £236,322 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Operating Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Operating Officer is about £223,451 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £107, a monthly salary of about £18,621, and a weekly pay of around £4,297. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Operating Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Chief Operating Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £205,572 - £216,555, while Intermediate make £207,105 - £217,832, Senior earn £209,403 - £219,620, Specialist earn £212,979 - £222,940, Expert can reach £217,066 - £225,756 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Operating Officer £212,979
Intermediate Level Chief Operating Officer £214,512
Senior Level Chief Operating Officer £216,555
Specialist Level Chief Operating Officer £219,620
Expert Level Chief Operating Officer £223,451
£212,979 0 yr
£214,512 < 2 yrs
£216,555 2-4 yrs
£219,620 5-8 yrs
£223,451 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
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 Operating Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Operating Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £223,451 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £208,436, and Manchester pays around £198,323 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Financial Officer or Chief Operating Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Financial Officer makes more than a Chief Operating Officer. A Chief Financial Officer earns an average annual salary of £291,883. And a Chief Operating Officer earns an average annual salary of £206,899.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Chief Financial Officer London, UK
£194,714
£403,619
Chief Administrative Officer London, UK
£88,410
£179,847
Chief IT Officer London, UK
£147,183
£248,797
Chief Information Technology Officer London, UK
£147,864
£249,948

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