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Chief Operating Officer Salary in Belfast

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Belfast?

Average base salary in Belfast

£108,100 per year

per year in Belfast · Trust-set senior executive scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£79,900 per year£108,100 per year£145,700 per year

Chief Operating Officer roles sit at senior trust level, with pay set by trustees according to scale, trust size and responsibility. Chief Operating Officer pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near Belfast

Compare average chief operating officer pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chief operating officer salaryJobs
Lisburn£109,250 per yearView jobs
Newtownabbey£109,250 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£109,250 per yearView jobs
Antrim£109,250 per yearView jobs
Newry£109,250 per yearView jobs
Belfast This location£108,100 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in Belfast

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Belfast?

The average salary for a chief operating officer in Belfast is £108,100 per year, typically ranging from £79,900 per year to £145,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Belfast a well-paid area for chief operating officers?

Belfast tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for chief operating officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire chief operating officers in Belfast?

Live chief operating officer openings in Belfast rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a chief operating officer in Belfast increase their salary?

Chief Operating Officers in Belfast typically increase pay by moving up Trust-set senior executive scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between chief operating officer pay in Belfast and nationally?

Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In Belfast it's £108,100 per year — a discount of £6,900 per year versus the UK average.

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