As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Business Development Officer in the United Kingdom is £198,074, with an hourly rate of £95, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £181,974 to £223,553, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £181,974
50TH(Median)   £198,074
75TH   £223,553
Chief Business Development Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Business Development Officer Salary £181,974 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Business Development Officer Salary £198,074 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Business Development Officer Salary £223,553 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Business Development Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Business Development Officer is about £198,074 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £95, a monthly salary of about £16,506, and a weekly pay of around £3,809. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Business Development Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Chief Business Development Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £181,253 - £191,586, while Intermediate make £182,695 - £192,787, Senior earn £184,858 - £194,470, Specialist earn £188,222 - £197,593, Expert can reach £192,067 - £202,637 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Business Development Officer £188,222
Intermediate Level Chief Business Development Officer £189,664
Senior Level Chief Business Development Officer £191,586
Specialist Level Chief Business Development Officer £194,470
Expert Level Chief Business Development Officer £198,074
£188,222 0 yr
£189,664 < 2 yrs
£191,586 2-4 yrs
£194,470 5-8 yrs
£198,074 > 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 Business Development Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Business Development Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £213,920 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £199,546, and Manchester pays around £189,864 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Research and Development Officer or Chief Business Development Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Research and Development Officer makes less than a Chief Business Development Officer. A Chief Research and Development Officer earns an average annual salary of £130,029. And a Chief Business Development Officer earns an average annual salary of £198,074.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Research and Development Officer
£97,404
£153,280
Chief Operating Officer
£157,745
£272,363
Chief Executive Officer
£279,548
£573,043
Chief Financial Officer
£180,291
£373,721

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