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Chief Operating Officer Salary in Southampton

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£110,400 per year

per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chief operating officers near Southampton

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

CityAverage chief operating officer salaryJobs
Southwark£135,700 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£110,400 per yearView jobs
South West England£110,400 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£110,400 per yearView jobs
South Shields£109,250 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£109,250 per yearView jobs
Southport£109,250 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about chief operating officer pay in Southampton

How much does a chief operating officer earn in Southampton?

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

Southampton 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 Southampton?

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

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

Chief Operating Officers in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

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

Chief Operating Officer jobs in Southampton

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