How much does a CEO earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for CEO in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 50,000 to GBP 65,000 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,350 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 1,350 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£50,000 - £65,000

Median salary

£50,000 - £65,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£30k

25th percentile£37k

Median£50k

75th percentile£65k

90th percentile£75k

50% of professionals earn between £37,250 - £65,000 GBP

The median salary is £50,000

Top cities

London644 job openings

Top companies hiring

Lunara Group Limited2

Money Ready2

Bain and Gray1

Fourteen People1

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency1

Page Personnel1

Seeker Recruitment1

Sharp Consultancy1

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CEO

1,350 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in United Kingdom is GBP 50,000 - GBP 65,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 57,500 per year, based on 1,350 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leeds. London leads with 644 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in United Kingdom include Lunara Group Limited, Money Ready, Bain and Gray, Fourteen People, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

Explore 1,350 CEO job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.