Chief Executives and Senior Officials vs Counsellors Salary (2025)

How do Chief Executives and Senior Officials and Counsellors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns £55,175 more per year (194% higher)
vs

Counsellors

£28,402
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChief Executives and Senior OfficialsCounsellorsDifference
Median Annual£83,577£28,402+£55,175
Mean Annual£109,171£28,062+£81,109
Monthly£6,965£2,367+£4,598
Weekly£1,607£546+£1,061
Hourly£40.18£13.65+£26.53

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChief Executives and Senior OfficialsCounsellors
10th (Entry)£17,966£12,873
25th£44,238£19,249
50th (Median)£83,577£28,402
75th£126,985£34,590
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chief Executives and Senior Officials or a Counsellors?
A Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns more. The median salary for a Chief Executives and Senior Officials is £83,577, whilst a Counsellors earns £28,402 — a difference of £55,175 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chief Executives and Senior Officials and a Counsellors?
The difference is £55,175 per year. Chief Executives and Senior Officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chief Executives and Senior Officials or a Counsellors?
From a salary perspective, Chief Executives and Senior Officials offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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