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Chief Executive Officer salary in the UK (2026)

The median Chief Executive Officer earns £150,000 in the UK. The typical range runs from £150,000 (25th percentile) to £150,000 (top 10%). Based on 1 real response from UK finance professionals.

Chief Executive Officer pay range
25th percentile£150,000
Median (50th)£150,000
75th percentile£150,000
Top 10% (90th)£150,000

This is early data (1 response). The figures sharpen as more Chief Executive Officers add their pay.

Beyond base salary
Typical bonus20% of base
Typical annual leave26 days
Get private healthcare100%

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Source: The Finance Pay Index, built on real UK finance salary data. Indicative benchmark for discussion, not financial advice.