The Chief Business Officer role commands premium compensation reflecting its strategic importance. According to the [Renoir Interim C-Suite Remuneration Guide](https://renoirinterim.com/wp-content/uploads/Interim-C-Suite-Executives-Remuneration-Guide-UK-EU-1.pdf-1.pdf), interim CEO/CBO-level executives earn £1,000-£1,500/day at startups, £1,500-£2,000 at scale-ups, and £2,000-£3,500 at enterprise level.

For permanent roles, [Robert Half 2026 Salary Guide](https://view.contentlink.roberthalfonline.com/emea/vcv/cve-sg26-brochure-uk-eng.pdf) benchmarks comparable C-suite positions at £120,000-£200,000, with London commanding a 25-30% premium.

**Industry Sector**: Technology and FinTech CBOs command 20-30% premiums. Life sciences and healthcare also pay above market.

**Equity Component**: Early-stage CBOs often accept lower cash compensation (£800-£1,200/day) combined with meaningful equity stakes, per [Renoir Interim](https://renoirinterim.com/wp-content/uploads/Interim-C-Suite-Executives-Remuneration-Guide-UK-EU-1.pdf-1.pdf).

**Track Record**: Demonstrated revenue growth (e.g., scaling ARR from £5M to £50M) justifies premium rates of £2,500+/day.

**Geographic Premium**: London-based roles typically command 25-30% above regional UK rates, per [Valuefinex 2025 analysis](https://valuefinex.com/fractional-cfo-cost-per-month).