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Salary Guide

CEO Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 2,636 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£50,000 - £65,000
Median salary
£50,000 - £65,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£27k
25th percentile£34k
Median£50k
75th percentile£65k
90th percentile£75k

50% of professionals earn between £34,000 - £65,000 GBP

The median salary is £50,000

Top cities

London1,070 job openings
Birmingham42 job openings
Manchester37 job openings
West Of England29 job openings
Hessle25 job openings
Colchester24 job openings
Cambridge22 job openings
Edinburgh22 job openings
Bristol20 job openings
Ipswich20 job openings

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CEO

2,636 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 2,636 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Birmingham, Manchester, West Of England, Hessle. London leads with 1,070 job openings.

Explore 2,636 CEO job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.