Fractional CTO Cost in London
United Kingdom fractional CTO services: $4,400-$15,000/month. Save £100,000-£185,000 annually vs full-time hiring.
London Fractional CTO Pricing
Fractional CTO
$4,400-$15,000
per month
Full-Time CTO
$160,000-$280,000
per year + benefits
Annual Savings
£100,000-£185,000
60-75% cost reduction
London Market Context
Cost of Living
Very High
Index: 165
Tech Talent Competition
Very High
Avg Startup Funding
£5.5M
Time to Hire Full-Time
4-6 months
Top Industries in London
Fintech
Enterprise SaaS
Healthtech
AI/ML
Why London Pricing Varies
Factors That Increase Cost:
- High cost of living (Index: 165)
- Competitive tech talent market
- Higher average startup funding
- Local market expertise required
How to Save More:
- Choose remote-first engagement
- Start with Starter package, scale up
- Commit to 6+ months for better rates
- Bundle services for volume discounts
Available Packages in London
Starter
10-15 hours/month
- Weekly strategy call
- Async support via Slack/email
- Architecture review
- Technology roadmap
Growth
20-30 hours/month
- 2x weekly strategy calls
- Team mentorship and coaching
- Hiring support and interviews
- Code review processes
Scale
40+ hours/month
- Daily availability
- Leadership team participation
- Board meeting preparation and reporting
- Multi-team coordination
Prices adjusted for London market rates. Remote services available at standard pricing.
How We Compare in London
| Option | Monthly Cost | Time to Start | Flexibility | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractional CTO Experts | $4,400+ | 1-2 weeks | Cancel anytime | Very Low |
| Full-Time CTO | $17,500+ | 4-6 months | Fixed commitment | High |
| Local Consultant | $19,500+ | 2-4 weeks | Project-based | Medium |
| Advisory Role | $2,000-$5,000 | 1-2 weeks | Limited hours | Medium |
Remote Services Available
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