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Chief Operating Officer Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£109,250 per year

per year in Kirkwall · 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 Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near Kirkwall

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

CityAverage chief operating officer salaryJobs
Lambeth£135,700 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£126,500 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£109,250 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£109,250 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£109,250 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£109,250 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£109,250 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in Kirkwall

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for a chief operating officer in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall a well-paid area for chief operating officers?

Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall?

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

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

Chief Operating Officers in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall and nationally?

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

Chief Operating Officer jobs in Kirkwall

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