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Salary Guide

CEO Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 2,469 job listings - 2026

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

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£26k
25th percentile£33k
Median£50k
75th percentile£65k
90th percentile£75k

50% of professionals earn between £33,000 - £65,000 GBP

The median salary is £50,000

Top cities

London899 job openings
Birmingham37 job openings
Manchester34 job openings
Cambridge31 job openings
Ipswich26 job openings
Colchester24 job openings
Westminster20 job openings

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CEO

2,469 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 2,469 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cambridge, Ipswich. London leads with 899 job openings.

Explore 2,469 CEO job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.