As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Operating Officer in Cambridge, UK is £216,623, with an hourly rate of £104, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £200,034 to £229,101, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £200,034
50TH(Median)   £216,623
75TH   £229,101
Chief Operating Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary £200,034 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary £216,623 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary £229,101 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Operating Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Operating Officer is about £216,623 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £104, a monthly salary of about £18,052, and a weekly pay of around £4,166. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Operating Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Chief Operating Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £199,291 - £209,938, while Intermediate make £200,776 - £211,176, Senior earn £203,005 - £212,909, Specialist earn £206,471 - £216,128, Expert can reach £210,433 - £218,858 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Operating Officer £206,471
Intermediate Level Chief Operating Officer £207,957
Senior Level Chief Operating Officer £209,938
Specialist Level Chief Operating Officer £212,909
Expert Level Chief Operating Officer £216,623
£206,471 0 yr
£207,957 < 2 yrs
£209,938 2-4 yrs
£212,909 5-8 yrs
£216,623 > 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 Operating Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Operating Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £223,451 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £208,436, and Manchester pays around £198,323 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Financial Officer or Chief Operating Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Financial Officer makes more than a Chief Operating Officer. A Chief Financial Officer earns an average annual salary of £282,964. And a Chief Operating Officer earns an average annual salary of £206,899.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Chief Financial Officer Cambridge, UK
£188,765
£391,286
Chief Administrative Officer Cambridge, UK
£85,708
£174,352
Chief IT Officer Cambridge, UK
£142,686
£241,195
Chief Information Technology Officer Cambridge, UK
£143,346
£242,311

Chief Operating Officer Job Openings in Cambridge, UK

Security Officer
EQUANS
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Equans is looking for a Security Officer to join our team in, Marsham Street, SW1P 4DF. on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 12 hour...

Premises Officer
EQUANS
England, ENG

Equans is looking for a Premises Officer to join our team in Prendergast Ladywell School, SE4 1SA  on a permanent basis. This is a Full-time role work...

Registry and Operations Officer
Study Group
Leeds, South East England

Location. Leeds, Leeds International Study Centre. Contract Type. Full Time – Permanent (37.5 hours per week). Salary. £23,400per annum. Leeds Interna...

Relief Security Officer
EQUANS
England, ENG

EQUANS is recruiting for a Relief Security Officer to be based at Salford Hospital located in Salford, M6 8HD. This is a permanent, full-time role wor...

Assistant Sustainability Compliance Officer
EQUANS
England, ENG

Equans is looking for an Assistant Sustainability Compliance Officer to join our team in Coleshill, Birmingham, on a permanent basis. This is a full-t...

Senior Caretaker/Premises Officer
EQUANS
England, ENG

Equans is looking for a Senior Caretaker to join our team in Greenvale School, London, SE6 1UF on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working ...

Apprentice Resident Liaison Officer
EQUANS
England, ENG

EQUANS is looking for an Apprentice Resident Liaison Officer to join our team in Harrow. This is an Apprentice role working full time hours per week. ...

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