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

Full-time CSO salaries range from 100000-160000 GBP with large enterprises at the higher end.

What qualifications do CSOs need

CSOs typically have operations or consulting background plus 15 years experience in shared services transformation.

What industries hire CSOs

Large enterprises with significant shared services including financial services healthcare and manufacturing.

What is the difference between CSO and COO

CSO focuses on shared services and support functions while COO has broader operational responsibility.

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

Full-time CSO salaries range from 100000-160000 GBP with large enterprises at the higher end.

What qualifications do CSOs need

CSOs typically have operations or consulting background plus 15 years experience in shared services transformation.

What industries hire CSOs

Large enterprises with significant shared services including financial services healthcare and manufacturing.

What is the difference between CSO and COO

CSO focuses on shared services and support functions while COO has broader operational responsibility.

Fractional CSO Salary UK

Chief Services Officer compensation benchmarks for shared services leadership 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 CFOs 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 Services Officer

Quick Definition

A Chief Services Officer leads shared services operations including HR finance IT and customer service functions. CSOs optimize service delivery improve efficiency and drive cost savings across enterprise support functions.

CSO Services Salary Overview 2026

According to Robert Half 2026 Shared Service Centre Directors earn 84250-133000 GBP with median 112500 GBP. Director of Operations average 73938 GBP per PayScale. Chief Services Officers commanding enterprise-wide responsibility earn 100000-160000 GBP. Fractional CSOs typically charge 800-1300 GBP per day.

CSO Services Day Rates

Scope	Day Rate	Annual FTE
Enterprise CSO	1000-1400 GBP	120000-180000 GBP
Shared Services Director	850-1100 GBP	90000-130000 GBP
Operations Director	700-950 GBP	70000-110000 GBP

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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 CSO (Chief Services Officer) Salary Guide UK

Fractional Chief Services Officers provide strategic leadership for service delivery, client success, and professional services operations. Growing demand as companies prioritise service excellence and customer outcomes.

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

Sector	Day Rate	Annual Equivalent
Professional Services	£950-£1,300/day	£190-260k
Enterprise Tech	£900-£1,200/day	£180-240k
Consulting/Advisory	£850-£1,150/day	£170-230k

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Factors Affecting Services Officer Rates

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Revenue scale: Managing £10M+ service revenue commands premiums

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Global delivery: Multi-region service delivery experience

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Margin improvement: Proven profitability optimisation track record

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Client retention: High NPS and retention scores add value

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£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 CFO Earnings

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Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

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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