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Chief Operating Officer Salary in Greater Manchester

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

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£113,850 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£84,150 per year£113,850 per year£153,450 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near Greater Manchester

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in Greater Manchester

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

The average salary for a chief operating officer in Greater Manchester is £113,850 per year, typically ranging from £84,150 per year to £153,450 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% 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 Greater Manchester?

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

Chief Operating Officers in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £113,850 per year — a discount of £1,150 per year versus the UK average.

Chief Operating Officer jobs in Greater Manchester

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