As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Executive Compensation Manager in the United Kingdom is £85,202, with an hourly rate of £41, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £70,445 to £95,169, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £70,445
50TH(Median)   £85,202
75TH   £95,169
Executive Compensation Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Executive Compensation Manager Salary £70,445 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Executive Compensation Manager Salary £85,202 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Executive Compensation Manager Salary £95,169 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Executive Compensation Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Executive Compensation Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Executive Compensation Manager is about £85,202 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £41, a monthly salary of about £7,100, and a weekly pay of around £1,639. Click the switch button below to see more details about Executive Compensation Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Executive Compensation Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Executive Compensation Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £73,749 - £82,559, while Intermediate make £74,410 - £82,999, Senior earn £76,172 - £84,761, Specialist earn £77,934 - £85,946, Expert can reach £81,458 - £88,177 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Executive Compensation Manager £79,696
Intermediate Level Executive Compensation Manager £80,356
Senior Level Executive Compensation Manager £81,898
Specialist Level Executive Compensation Manager £83,660
Expert Level Executive Compensation Manager £86,243
£79,696 0 yr
£80,356 < 2 yrs
£81,898 2-4 yrs
£83,660 5-8 yrs
£86,243 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Executive Compensation Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Executive Compensation Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 14% salary raise, while strong Market Pricing skills boost pay by a 2%. Even HRIS Systems can result in a 1% salary increase.

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Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Market Pricing
Setting the price of a product or service according to the current market price to ensure the business remains competitive while still growing ROI.
HRIS Systems
Is a form of Human Resources software that combines a number of systems and processes to ensure the easy management of human resources, business processes and data.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Executive Compensation Manager field include Analysis (14%), Market Pricing (2%), and HRIS Systems (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £97,130
Analysis
£97,130
14%
Market Pricing £86,906
Market Pricing
£86,906
2%
HRIS Systems £86,054
HRIS Systems
£86,054
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Market Pricing
0.58%
HRIS Systems
7.52%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Executive Compensation Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Executive Compensation Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £92,018 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £85,835, and Manchester pays around £81,670 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Compensation Manager or Executive Compensation Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Compensation Manager makes less than an Executive Compensation Manager. An Compensation Manager earns an average annual salary of £54,312. And an Executive Compensation Manager earns an average annual salary of £85,202.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Compensation Manager
£45,036
£63,811
Top Compensation and Benefits Executive
£106,668
£133,005
Compensation and Benefits Manager
£51,739
£102,724
Chief Compensation and Benefits Executive
£106,176
£132,393
Manager Global Compensation
£48,169
£68,246

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