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Chief Operating Officer Salary in Durham

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£109,250 per year

per year in Durham · Trust-set senior executive scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£80,750 per year£109,250 per year£147,250 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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near Durham

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

CityAverage chief operating officer salaryJobs
Ealing£126,500 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£109,250 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£109,250 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£109,250 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£109,250 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£109,250 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£109,250 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Chief Operating Officer get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in Durham

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Durham?

The average salary for a chief operating officer in Durham is £109,250 per year, typically ranging from £80,750 per year to £147,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Durham tends to sit around 5% 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 Durham?

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

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

Chief Operating Officers in Durham 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 Durham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In Durham it's £109,250 per year — a discount of £5,750 per year versus the UK average.

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