10 Of The Highest Paying Jobs In The UK In 2024
Using data from our 2024 Salary Guide, we have outlined some of the highest paying jobs in the UK this year.
Despite a challenging hiring market over the last 12 months, the demand for exceptional talent capable of driving growth and innovation remains strong, and so are their salaries.
70% of employers anticipate salary increases in certain roles, if not all, within the next 6-12 months.
Let’s look at some of the high-paying jobs in the UK this year.
Disclaimer: There may be jobs with higher salaries that are not on this list; these are only roles from the industries and sectors in which we recruit.
10. Head of Tax [9+ years] Corporate Tax (Accounting & Finance)
Average salary in the UK: £120K - £200K
9. Head of Operations/COO (Banking & Financial Services)
Average salary in the UK: £160k - £200k
8. Head of Risk (Legal, Risk & Compliance)
Average salary in the UK: £170k - £220k
7. Director of Product (Projects & Change)
Average salary in the UK: £190k - £220k
6. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (Technology)
Average salary in the UK: £150k - £250k
5. Chief Product Officer (Projects & Change)
Average salary in the UK: £230k - £250k+
4. Head of AML (Legal, Risk & Compliance)
Average salary in the UK: £150k - £300k
3. Head of Compliance (Legal, Risk & Compliance)
Average salary in the UK: £150k - £300k
2. Chief Technology Officer (CTO) (Technology)
Average salary in the UK: £150k - £300k
1. Chief Financial Officer (Accounting & Finance)
Average salary in the UK: £250k - £300k