As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Administrative Officer in the United Kingdom is £140,738, with an hourly rate of £68, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £126,343 to £177,934, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £126,343
50TH(Median)   £140,738
75TH   £177,934
Chief Administrative Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Administrative Officer Salary £126,343 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Administrative Officer Salary £140,738 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Administrative Officer Salary £177,934 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Administrative Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Administrative Officer is about £140,738 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £68, a monthly salary of about £11,728, and a weekly pay of around £2,707. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Administrative Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Chief Administrative Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £125,698 - £134,937, while Intermediate make £126,988 - £136,011, Senior earn £128,921 - £137,515, Specialist earn £131,929 - £140,308, Expert can reach £135,367 - £147,400 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Administrative Officer £131,929
Intermediate Level Chief Administrative Officer £133,218
Senior Level Chief Administrative Officer £134,937
Specialist Level Chief Administrative Officer £137,515
Expert Level Chief Administrative Officer £140,738
£131,929 0 yr
£133,218 < 2 yrs
£134,937 2-4 yrs
£137,515 5-8 yrs
£140,738 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
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 Administrative Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Administrative Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £151,997 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £141,784, and Manchester pays around £134,904 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Administrative Assistant to Chief Executive Officer or Chief Administrative Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Administrative Assistant to Chief Executive Officer makes less than a Chief Administrative Officer. A Administrative Assistant to Chief Executive Officer earns an average annual salary of £37,508. And a Chief Administrative Officer earns an average annual salary of £140,738.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Administrative Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
£30,251
£42,492
Chief Administrative Executive
£82,438
£167,698
Secretary to Chief Executive Officer
£30,120
£42,308
Chief Operating Officer
£157,745
£272,363

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