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Chief Operating Officer salary in the UK (2026)

The median Chief Operating Officer earns £140,000 in the UK. The typical range runs from £112,500 (25th percentile) to £148,000 (top 10%). Based on 3 real responses from UK finance professionals.

Chief Operating Officer pay range
25th percentile£112,500
Median (50th)£140,000
75th percentile£145,000
Top 10% (90th)£148,000

This is early data (3 responses). The figures sharpen as more Chief Operating Officers add their pay.

Beyond base salary
Typical bonus10% of base
Typical employer pension3%
Typical annual leave25 days
Get private healthcare67%

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