As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Technology Officer in the United Kingdom is £162,506, with an hourly rate of £78, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £146,685 to £177,739, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £146,685
50TH(Median)   £162,506
75TH   £177,739
Chief Technology Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Technology Officer Salary £146,685 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Technology Officer Salary £162,506 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Technology Officer Salary £177,739 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Technology Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Technology Officer is about £162,506 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £78, a monthly salary of about £13,542, and a weekly pay of around £3,125. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Technology Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Chief Technology Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £145,977 - £156,130, while Intermediate make £147,393 - £157,311, Senior earn £148,810 - £158,492, Specialist earn £150,935 - £160,145, Expert can reach £153,533 - £162,506 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Technology Officer £152,824
Intermediate Level Chief Technology Officer £154,241
Senior Level Chief Technology Officer £155,422
Specialist Level Chief Technology Officer £157,311
Expert Level Chief Technology Officer £159,672
£152,824 0 yr
£154,241 < 2 yrs
£155,422 2-4 yrs
£157,311 5-8 yrs
£159,672 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Technology Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Technology Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £175,506 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £163,713, and Manchester pays around £155,770 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Information Technology Officer or Chief Technology Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Information Technology Officer makes more than a Chief Technology Officer. A Chief Information Technology Officer earns an average annual salary of £179,178. And a Chief Technology Officer earns an average annual salary of £162,506.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Information Technology Officer
£136,911
£231,434
Chief IT Officer
£136,280
£230,367
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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