As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CTO in the United Kingdom is £162,600, with an hourly rate of £78, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £146,700 to £177,800, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £146,700
50TH(Median)   £162,600
75TH   £177,800
CTO Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CTO Salary £146,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CTO Salary £162,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CTO Salary £177,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CTO salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CTO is about £162,600 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £78, a monthly salary of about £13,550, and a weekly pay of around £3,127. Click the switch button below to see more details about CTO hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CTOs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CTO's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £145,988 - £156,193, while Intermediate make £147,412 - £157,379, Senior earn £148,836 - £158,566, Specialist earn £150,972 - £160,227, Expert can reach £153,582 - £162,600 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CTO £152,870
Intermediate Level CTO £154,294
Senior Level CTO £155,481
Specialist Level CTO £157,379
Expert Level CTO £159,752
£152,870 0 yr
£154,294 < 2 yrs
£155,481 2-4 yrs
£157,379 5-8 yrs
£159,752 > 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 CTO?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CTO are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £175,608 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £163,808, and Manchester pays around £155,860 annually.

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