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 (with 2-3 clients): £200,000-£350,000+
- Experience Required: 20+ years
- London Premium: +15-20%
Fractional CTO Salary
- Day Rate: £900-£1,400
- Annual (with 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 (with 2-3 clients): £160,000-£240,000+
- Experience Required: 15+ years
- Venture-Backed Premium: +10-20%
Fractional CMO Salary
- Day Rate: £600-£950
- Annual (with 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 (with 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 over regional UK roles
- Industry: Tech/FinTech/SaaS typically 10-15% higher than general startups
- Funding Stage: Series B+ companies pay 15-20% more than seed-stage
- Experience: 20+ years of experience commands premium rates
- Track Record: Proven ability to build and scale teams increases rates
- Specialization: Specific expertise (compliance, AI/ML, growth) commands premium
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