Average Chief executives and senior officials Salary in Westminster
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Westminster compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical chief executives and senior officials in the London earned £119,981. Compared to the UK median of £89,835, that's 33.6% above. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £119,981 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £103,076. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Westminster is £49,973, so chief executives and senior officialss sit 140.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £119,981 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £103,076 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average chief executives and senior officials salary in Westminster?
The median chief executives and senior officials salary in the London (which includes Westminster) is £119,981 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does chief executives and senior officials pay in Westminster compare to the UK average?
Chief executives and senior officials in the London earn 33.6% above the national median of £89,835. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is chief executives and senior officials a well-paid job in Westminster compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Westminster is £49,973. Chief executives and senior officials in the London earn £119,981, which is 140.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for chief executives and senior officialss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Westminster. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.