The Premier of the Cayman Islands is the political leader and head of government.

It is the highest political level that can be attained within the British overseas territory.

The premier and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior ministers) are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to King Charles III, to the Parliament of the Cayman Islands, to their political party and ultimately to the electorate.

The premier earns a salary at Grade A5, the highest, in the Cayman Islands Civil Service Salary Scale,[1] which was CI$239,604 per year (approx.

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) Cayman Islands Government Portal: