How much does a CEO earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for CEO in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 55,000 to GBP 60,001 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,063 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 2,063 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£55,000 - £60,001

Median salary

£55,000 - £60,001

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£28k

25th percentile£35k

Median£55k

75th percentile£60k

90th percentile£69k

50% of professionals earn between £35,000 - £60,001 GBP

The median salary is £55,000

Top cities

London910 job openings

Birmingham41 job openings

Manchester39 job openings

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CEO

2,063 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 60,001 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 57,501 per year, based on 2,063 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds. London leads with 910 job openings.

Explore 2,063 CEO job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.