Salary guide · London
How much does a chief operating officer earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£132,250 per year
per year in London · Trust-set senior executive scale
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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average chief operating officer pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average chief operating officer salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £135,700 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £135,700 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £135,700 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £135,700 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £132,250 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £126,500 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £120,750 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a chief operating officer in 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.
London pays chief operating officers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on Trust-set senior executive scale.
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Chief Operating Officers in London typically increase pay by moving up Trust-set senior executive scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In London it's £132,250 per year — a premium of £17,250 per year versus the UK average.
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