As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a COO in the United Kingdom is £206,900, with an hourly rate of £99, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £191,100 to £218,900, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £191,100
50TH(Median)   £206,900
75TH   £218,900
COO Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile COO Salary £191,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile COO Salary £206,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile COO Salary £218,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a COO Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified COO salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a COO is about £206,900 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £99, a monthly salary of about £17,242, and a weekly pay of around £3,979. Click the switch button below to see more details about COO hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do COOs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A COO's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £190,393 - £200,533, while Intermediate make £191,807 - £201,712, Senior earn £193,930 - £203,363, Specialist earn £197,231 - £206,428, Expert can reach £201,004 - £209,049 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level COO £197,231
Intermediate Level COO £198,646
Senior Level COO £200,533
Specialist Level COO £203,363
Expert Level COO £206,900
£197,231 0 yr
£198,646 < 2 yrs
£200,533 2-4 yrs
£203,363 5-8 yrs
£206,900 > 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 COO?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for COO are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £223,452 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £208,437, and Manchester pays around £198,324 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Operating Officer or COO?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Operating Officer makes more than a COO. A Chief Operating Officer earns an average annual salary of £212,148. And a COO earns an average annual salary of £206,900.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Operating Officer
£157,745
£272,363

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