As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a COS in Manchester, UK is £133,996, with an hourly rate of £64, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £121,439 to £161,027, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £121,439
50TH(Median)   £133,996
75TH   £161,027
COS Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile COS Salary £121,439 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile COS Salary £133,996 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile COS Salary £161,027 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified COS salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a COS is about £133,996 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £64, a monthly salary of about £11,166, and a weekly pay of around £2,577. Click the switch button below to see more details about COS hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do COSs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A COS's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £120,876 - £128,935, while Intermediate make £122,001 - £129,873, Senior earn £123,125 - £130,810, Specialist earn £124,812 - £132,122, Expert can reach £126,874 - £133,996 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level COS £126,312
Intermediate Level COS £127,436
Senior Level COS £128,373
Specialist Level COS £129,873
Expert Level COS £131,747
£126,312 0 yr
£127,436 < 2 yrs
£128,373 2-4 yrs
£129,873 5-8 yrs
£131,747 > 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 COS?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for COS are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £150,973 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £140,829, and Manchester pays around £133,996 annually.

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