Chief executives and senior officials Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 111,000 employees
Typical salary range
£51,691 – £119,510
Middle 50% of earners (25th–75th percentile)
Median £81,810
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
£51,691
Median
£81,810
Mean
Not disclosed
75th percentile
£119,510
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | £51,691 |
| Median | £81,810 |
| Mean | Not disclosed |
| 75th percentile | £119,510 |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£1,559
Mean £2,057
Hourly
£43.49
Mean £59.69
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,559 | £2,057 |
| Hourly | £43.49 | £59.69 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Employment patterns
- 85% of Chief executives work full-time
- 18% are self-employed
- 98.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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