Salary guide
How much does a chief operating officer make in the United Kingdom?
Average base salary
£115,000 per year
per year in United Kingdom · Trust-set senior executive scale
Chief Operating Officer roles sit at senior trust level, with pay set by trustees according to scale, trust size and responsibility.
Where chief operating officers earn the most across the UK.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form
Average
£55,500 per year
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Assistant Head of Year
Average
£55,500 per year
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Assistant Headteacher
Average
£55,500 per year
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Assistant Principal
Average
£78,500 per year
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Associate Assistant Headteacher
Average
£78,500 per year
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Associate Headteacher
Average
£78,500 per year
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The average salary for a chief operating officer in the United Kingdom is £115,000 per year. Pay typically ranges from £85,000 per year to £155,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.
Chief Operating Officers in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.
Chief Operating Officer pay is set by Trust-set senior executive scale.
Live UK chief operating officer vacancies from schools, trusts and agencies.
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