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Chief Operating Officer Salary in Greater London

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£132,250 per year

per year in Greater London · Trust-set senior executive scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£97,750 per year£132,250 per year£178,250 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 Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near Greater London

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

CityAverage chief operating officer salaryJobs
Greater London This location£132,250 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£126,500 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£113,850 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£109,250 per yearView jobs
Grays£109,250 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£109,250 per yearView jobs
Greenock£109,250 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in Greater London

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a chief operating officer in Greater London is £132,250 per year, typically ranging from £97,750 per year to £178,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Greater London pays chief operating officers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on Trust-set senior executive scale.

Which schools and agencies hire chief operating officers in Greater London?

Live chief operating officer openings in Greater 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 Greater London increase their salary?

Chief Operating Officers in Greater 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 Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In Greater London it's £132,250 per year — a premium of £17,250 per year versus the UK average.

Chief Operating Officer jobs in Greater London

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