As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Data Officer (CDO) in the United Kingdom is $198,163, with an hourly rate of $95, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $175,092 to $226,315, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $175,092
50TH(Median)   $198,163
75TH   $226,315
Chief Data Officer (CDO) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Data Officer (CDO) Salary $175,092 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Data Officer (CDO) Salary $198,163 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Data Officer (CDO) Salary $226,315 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Chief Data Officer (CDO) Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Data Officer (CDO) salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Data Officer (CDO) is about $198,163 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $95, a monthly salary of about $16,514, and a weekly pay of around $3,811. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Data Officer (CDO) hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Chief Data Officer (CDO)s Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Chief Data Officer (CDO)'s salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $174,059 - $188,865, while Intermediate make $176,125 - $190,587, Senior earn $179,224 - $192,997, Specialist earn $184,045 - $197,474, Expert can reach $189,554 - $203,205 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) $184,045
Intermediate Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) $186,111
Senior Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) $188,865
Specialist Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) $192,997
Expert Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) $198,163
$184,045 0 yr
$186,111 < 2 yrs
$188,865 2-4 yrs
$192,997 5-8 yrs
$198,163 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 3%
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 Data Officer (CDO)?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Data Officer (CDO) are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $214,016 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $199,635, and Manchester pays around $189,949 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Operating Officer or Chief Data Officer (CDO)?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Operating Officer makes more than a Chief Data Officer (CDO). A Chief Operating Officer earns an average annual salary of $291,336. And a Chief Data Officer (CDO) earns an average annual salary of $198,163.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Operating Officer
$216,626
$374,027
Chief Executive Officer
$383,894
$786,942
Chief Financial Officer
$247,588
$513,220
Chief Administrative Officer
$112,417
$228,683
Chief IT Officer
$187,149
$316,356

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