Fractional Jobs Salary Guide 2025
Complete breakdown of fractional executive salaries, day rates, and annual earnings by role and experience level in the UK.
Fractional Executive Salary Breakdown
Fractional CEO Salary
Day Rate: £1,200-£1,600 | Annual (2-3 clients): £200,000-£350,000+ | Experience Required: 20+ years | London Premium: +15-20%
Fractional CTO Salary
Day Rate: £900-£1,400 | Annual (2-3 clients): £180,000-£280,000+ | Experience Required: 15+ years | Tech/FinTech Premium: +10-15%
Fractional CFO Salary
Day Rate: £800-£1,200 | Annual (2-3 clients): £160,000-£240,000+ | Experience Required: 15+ years | Venture-Backed Premium: +10-20%
Fractional CMO Salary
Day Rate: £600-£950 | Annual (2-3 clients): £120,000-£190,000+ | Experience Required: 12+ years | D2C/SaaS Premium: +5-10%
Fractional COO Salary
Day Rate: £700-£1,200 | Annual (2-3 clients): £140,000-£240,000+ | Experience Required: 12+ years | Tech/Scale-up Premium: +10-15%
What Affects Fractional Job Salaries?
Location (London roles command 10-20% premium). Industry (Tech/FinTech/SaaS typically 10-15% higher). Funding Stage (Series B+ pays 15-20% more). Experience (20+ years commands premium). Track Record (proven ability increases rates). Specialization (specific expertise like compliance or AI/ML commands premium).
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