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Chief Operating Officer Salary in Leicester

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£110,400 per year

per year in Leicester · Trust-set senior executive scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£81,600 per year£110,400 per year£148,800 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 Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near Leicester

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

CityAverage chief operating officer salaryJobs
Leicester This location£110,400 per yearView jobs
Leeds£110,400 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£110,400 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£109,250 per yearView jobs
Leek£109,250 per yearView jobs
Leigh£109,250 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£109,250 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in Leicester

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Leicester?

The average salary for a chief operating officer in Leicester is £110,400 per year, typically ranging from £81,600 per year to £148,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Leicester tends to sit around 4% 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 Leicester?

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

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

Chief Operating Officers in Leicester 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 Leicester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In Leicester it's £110,400 per year — a discount of £4,600 per year versus the UK average.

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