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Chief Operating Officer Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£108,100 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · Trust-set senior executive scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£79,900 per year£108,100 per year£145,700 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near Northern Ireland

Compare average chief operating officer pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chief operating officer salaryJobs
Northallerton£109,250 per yearView jobs
Northampton£109,250 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£109,250 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£109,250 per yearView jobs
Northwich£109,250 per yearView jobs
Norwich£109,250 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£108,100 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a chief operating officer in Northern Ireland is £108,100 per year, typically ranging from £79,900 per year to £145,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for chief operating officers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a chief operating officer in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Chief Operating Officers in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £115,000 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £108,100 per year — a discount of £6,900 per year versus the UK average.

Chief Operating Officer jobs in Northern Ireland

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