Digital Marketing Salary Guide UK
Last updated: July 2026 · Written by Shev Dilay, Live Digital · 11 min read This guide covers UK 2026 salaries for three key digital marketing roles — Digital Marketing Manager, Brand Manager and Chief Digital Officer (CDO) — spanning the path from manager to C-suite. For marketing leadership roles, see our Marketing Director & Head of Marketing salary guide.Digital Marketing Salaries UK — 2026 Quick Reference
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- Digital Marketing Manager: £35,000–£55,000 (London/senior to £75,000)
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- Brand Manager: £38,000–£55,000 (senior/global to £70,000+)
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- Chief Digital Officer (CDO): £120,000–£200,000 (to £300,000 at scale)
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Digital Marketing Manager Salary UK 2026
The average digital marketing manager salary in the UK is around £43,000–£47,000 (Indeed £43,800, Glassdoor London £47,500), though IT Jobs Watch reports a higher £65,000 median from job adverts, reflecting demand for senior, multi-channel managers. In London, Morgan McKinley quotes £50,000–£70,000 and Robert Half up to £86,750 at the senior end.| Digital Marketing Manager | Salary range |
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| Entry / junior | £30,000–£40,000 |
| Digital Marketing Manager | £40,000–£55,000 |
| Senior / London | £55,000–£75,000 |
Brand Manager Salary UK 2026
The average brand manager salary in the UK is around £42,000–£44,000 (Glassdoor £43,179, Indeed £42,209), with top earners near £60,000. Senior brand managers average about £56,000, and global brand manager roles in London reach £84,000+. Robert Half puts London brand managers at £48,000–£68,000.| Brand Manager | Salary range |
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| Brand Manager | £38,000–£55,000 |
| Senior Brand Manager | £52,000–£70,000 |
| Global / Head of Brand | £70,000–£100,000+ |
Chief Digital Officer (CDO) Salary UK 2026
The Chief Digital Officer is a C-suite role owning an organisation’s digital strategy and transformation. The average UK CDO salary is around £134,000 (Glassdoor £133,827; £147,000 in London), with Robert Half quoting £140,000–£200,000 for London and specialist recruiters citing £150,000–£300,000 at larger organisations and scale-ups, plus bonus and equity.| Chief Digital Officer | Base salary |
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| Mid-size organisation | £120,000–£160,000 |
| London / large organisation | £140,000–£200,000 |
| Enterprise / scale-up (with equity) | £180,000–£300,000+ |