Executive Search
CTO Recruitment Agency
Specialist agencies placing Chief Technology Officers for UK businesses
£900-1,600
Day Rate
3-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings
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📅Updated 20 Apr 2026
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£800-1500
Day Rate
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1-3
Days/Week
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50-70%
Cost Savings
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Launching 2026
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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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Finding the right Chief Technology Officer is critical for any technology-driven business. CTO recruitment agencies specialise in identifying and placing senior technology leaders who can drive digital transformation, build engineering teams, and execute technical strategy. The UK market offers both traditional retained search firms and modern AI-matched fractional platforms.
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Chief Technology Officer Cost Calculator
Technology strategy & architecture
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Quick adjust:£900 - £1600 typical range
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Industry Benchmarks
FTSE 250 Average:£1800/day
Scale-up/PE-backed:£1500/day
SME/Growth stage:£1275/day
Your rate (£1500/day) is at market average
Your Day Rate
£1,500/day
2 days per week
Full-Time Equivalent
£909/day
(£200,000 ÷ 220 days)
Weekly Earnings
£3,000
(45% more efficient)
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Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%
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