As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CEO in the United Kingdom is $357,599, with an hourly rate of $172, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $335,764 to $412,392, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $335,764
50TH(Median)   $357,599
75TH   $412,392
CEO Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CEO Salary $335,764 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CEO Salary $357,599 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CEO Salary $412,392 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 $357,599 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $172, a monthly salary of about $29,800, and a weekly pay of around $6,877. 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 $334,786 - $348,800, while Intermediate make $336,742 - $350,429, Senior earn $339,675 - $352,711, Specialist earn $344,237 - $356,947, Expert can reach $349,452 - $367,413 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CEO $344,237
Intermediate Level CEO $346,193
Senior Level CEO $348,800
Specialist Level CEO $352,711
Expert Level CEO $357,599
$344,237 0 yr
$346,193 < 2 yrs
$348,800 2-4 yrs
$352,711 5-8 yrs
$357,599 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 0%
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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 $386,207 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $360,256, and Manchester pays around $342,777 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 $50,733. And a CEO earns an average annual salary of $357,599.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Personal Assistant to CEO
$40,917
$57,471
Executive Assistant to the CEO
$41,349
$58,080
Executive Assistant to CEO
$27,472
$46,711
Office of CEO - Executive Assistant
$41,413
$58,170

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