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Chief Operating Officer Salary in Manchester

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£112,700 per year

per year in Manchester · Trust-set senior executive scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£83,300 per year£112,700 per year£151,900 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near Manchester

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

CityAverage chief operating officer salaryJobs
Manchester This location£112,700 per yearView jobs
Leeds£110,400 per yearView jobs
Liverpool£109,250 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£109,250 per yearView jobs
Stockport£109,250 per yearView jobs
Bolton£109,250 per yearView jobs
Salford£109,250 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in Manchester

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Manchester?

The average salary for a chief operating officer in Manchester is £112,700 per year, typically ranging from £83,300 per year to £151,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester?

Live chief operating officer openings in 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 Manchester increase their salary?

Chief Operating Officers in 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 Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In Manchester it's £112,700 per year — a discount of £2,300 per year versus the UK average.

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