11 Oldham Council staff earn six-figure salaries in 2024-25
Oldham Council employs 11 staff members earning six-figure salaries, according to data from both the council and the TaxPayers' Alliance. The highest earner is the unnamed Director of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer, who received £234,000 in 2024-25, including a £151,000 loss-of-office payment that was the UK's third highest compensation payout that year. The Deputy Chief Executive (Place) earned £172,000, while Chief Executive Harry Catherall received £160,000. Nationally, 4,733 council employees earned over £100,000, with 366 earning more than £200,000. Westminster Council had the most high earners with 92 staff members above the £100,000 threshold.