Is chief operating officer pay in City of London higher than the UK average?

Yes — chief operating officer pay in City of London runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on Trust-set senior executive scale.

Which nearby cities pay chief operating officers more than City of London?

Use the "Highest paying cities near City of London" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · City of London

Chief Operating Officer Salary in City of London

How much does a chief operating officer earn in City of London?

Average base salary in City of London

£135,700 per year

per year in City of London · Trust-set senior executive scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£100,300 per year£135,700 per year£182,900 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 City of London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near City of London

Compare average chief operating officer pay in City of London and neighbouring areas.

City	Average chief operating officer salary	Jobs
City of London This location	£135,700 per year	View jobs
Chorley	£109,250 per year	View jobs
Christchurch	£109,250 per year	View jobs
Cirencester	£109,250 per year	View jobs
Clackmannanshire	£109,250 per year	View jobs
Clacton-on-Sea	£109,250 per year	View jobs
Clevedon	£109,250 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Chief Operating Officer get paid in City of London?

Assistant Head of Sixth Form in City of London

Average

£65,490 per year

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Assistant Head of Year in City of London

Average

£65,490 per year

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Assistant Headteacher in City of London

Average

£65,490 per year

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Assistant Principal in City of London

Average

£92,630 per year

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Associate Assistant Headteacher in City of London

Average

£92,630 per year

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Associate Headteacher in City of London

Average

£92,630 per year

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Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in City of London

How much does a chief operating officer earn in City of London?

The average salary for a chief operating officer in City of London is £135,700 per year, typically ranging from £100,300 per year to £182,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is City of London a well-paid area for chief operating officers?

City of London pays chief operating officers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on Trust-set senior executive scale.

Which schools and agencies hire chief operating officers in City of London?

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

How can a chief operating officer in City of London increase their salary?

Chief Operating Officers in City of London typically increase pay by moving up Trust-set senior executive scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between chief operating officer pay in City of London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In City of London it's £135,700 per year — a premium of £20,700 per year versus the UK average.

Chief Operating Officer jobs in City of London

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