How Much Does a CEO Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CEO in the United Kingdom is £260,400, with an hourly rate of £125, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £244,500 to £300,300, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £244,500
50TH(Median)   £260,400
75TH   £300,300
CEO Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CEO Salary £244,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CEO Salary £260,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CEO Salary £300,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
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How Much Does a CEO Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
£244,500
Average £260,400/year
£300,300
£20,375
Average £21,700/month
£25,025
£4,702
Average £5,008/week
£5,775
£118
Average £125/hour
£144
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile £300,300 £25,025 £5,775 £144
Average £260,400 £21,700 £5,008 £125
25th Percentile £244,500 £20,375 £4,702 £118

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 £260,400 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £125, a monthly salary of about £21,700, and a weekly pay of around £5,008. 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 £243,788 - £253,993, while Intermediate make £245,212 - £255,179, Senior earn £247,348 - £256,840, Specialist earn £250,670 - £259,925, Expert can reach £254,467 - £267,546 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CEO £250,670
Intermediate Level CEO £252,094
Senior Level CEO £253,993
Specialist Level CEO £256,840
Expert Level CEO £260,400
£250,670 0 yr
£252,094 < 2 yrs
£253,993 2-4 yrs
£256,840 5-8 yrs
£260,400 > 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.

London
£281,232
Brighton and Hove
£262,335
Manchester
£249,606
Liverpool
£248,604
Leicester
£246,208
Birmingham
£244,385

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 £36,944. And a CEO earns an average annual salary of £260,400.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Personal Assistant to CEO
£29,795
£41,850
Executive Assistant to the CEO
£30,110
£42,293
Executive Assistant to CEO
£20,005
£34,015
Office of CEO - Executive Assistant
£30,157
£42,359

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