How much does a full-time CRO earn in the UK

Full-time CRO salaries range from 150000-250000 GBP with success fees common.

What qualifications do CROs need

CROs typically have insolvency practitioner licenses or extensive turnaround experience.

Which situations require a CRO

CROs are engaged for formal insolvency operational turnaround and lender-mandated oversight.

How long do CRO engagements last

Restructuring CRO engagements typically last 6-18 months.

How much does a full-time CRO earn in the UK

Full-time CRO salaries range from 150000-250000 GBP with success fees common.

What qualifications do CROs need

CROs typically have insolvency practitioner licenses or extensive turnaround experience.

Which situations require a CRO

CROs are engaged for formal insolvency operational turnaround and lender-mandated oversight.

How long do CRO engagements last

Restructuring CRO engagements typically last 6-18 months.

Fractional CRO Salary UK

Chief Restructuring Officer compensation benchmarks for turnaround situations 2026

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

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£800-1500

Day Rate

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1-3

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50-70%

Cost Savings

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500+

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CROs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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What is a Chief Restructuring Officer

Quick Definition

A Chief Restructuring Officer leads turnaround and restructuring efforts for financially distressed companies. CROs implement operational changes manage stakeholder relationships and preserve value during corporate restructuring.

CRO Restructuring Salary Overview 2026

According to Robert Half Chief Risk Officers earn 125000-183750 GBP with restructuring specialists commanding premiums. PwC and major advisory firms provide interim CRO services for distressed situations. Restructuring CROs typically charge 1500-3000 GBP per day.

Restructuring CRO Day Rates

Situation Type	Day Rate	Length
Formal Insolvency	2000-3500 GBP	6-18 months
Operational Turnaround	1500-2500 GBP	3-12 months
Financial Restructuring	1800-3000 GBP	6-12 months

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Fractional CRO (Chief Restructuring Officer) Salary Guide UK

Fractional Chief Restructuring Officers are engaged during financial distress, turnaround situations, and corporate restructuring. These high-stakes engagements command the highest rates among niche C-suite roles.

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CRO [Day Rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates") by Sector

Sector	Day Rate	Annual Equivalent
Corporate Turnaround	£1,200-£1,600/day	£240-320k
Financial Services	£1,100-£1,500/day	£220-300k
PE/VC Portfolio	£1,000-£1,400/day	£200-280k

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Factors Affecting Restructuring Officer Rates

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Insolvency expertise: IA, CFA qualifications command premiums

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Creditor negotiation: Complex multi-party restructuring experience

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Cross-border: International restructuring adds 20-30% to rates

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Sector specialism: Retail, energy, or real estate restructuring expertise

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFO£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

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Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

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Fractional CMO Earnings

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Your Day Rate

£900

£600Avg: £900£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£4,500

Monthly

£19,485

Annual

£216,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CMO UK average day rate: £900.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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