As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief IT Officer in the United Kingdom is £226,600, with an hourly rate of £109, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £216,300 to £248,900, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £216,300
50TH(Median)   £226,600
75TH   £248,900
Chief IT Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief IT Officer Salary £216,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief IT Officer Salary £226,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief IT Officer Salary £248,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief IT Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief IT Officer is about £226,600 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £109, a monthly salary of about £18,883, and a weekly pay of around £4,358. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief IT Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Chief IT Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £216,761 - £223,218, while Intermediate make £217,684 - £223,987, Senior earn £219,067 - £225,063, Specialist earn £220,758 - £226,600, Expert can reach £223,218 - £231,593 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief IT Officer £221,219
Intermediate Level Chief IT Officer £221,988
Senior Level Chief IT Officer £223,218
Specialist Level Chief IT Officer £224,755
Expert Level Chief IT Officer £227,266
£221,219 0 yr
£221,988 < 2 yrs
£223,218 2-4 yrs
£224,755 5-8 yrs
£227,266 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 1%
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 Chief IT Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief IT Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £244,728 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £228,284, and Manchester pays around £217,207 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Top IT Officer or Chief IT Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Top IT Officer makes less than a Chief IT Officer. A Top IT Officer earns an average annual salary of £178,948. And a Chief IT Officer earns an average annual salary of £226,600.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Top IT Officer
£136,736
£231,137
Chief Information Technology Officer
£136,911
£231,434
Chief Marketing Officer
£96,421
£153,510
Chief Real Estate Officer
£51,538
£99,008

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