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Chief Operating Officer Salary

Updated on: Nov 19, 2025

How much does a Chief Operating Officer make?

The average Chief Operating Officer in the US makes $238,510. The average bonus for a Chief Operating Officer is $37 which represents 0.02% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Chief Operating Officers make the most in San Jose, CA at $470,910 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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Recent Salary Records for Chief Operating Officer

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Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City San Francisco
Yearly Salary reported $750,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Atlanta
Yearly Salary reported $235,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Los Angeles
Yearly Salary reported $600,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Dallas
Yearly Salary reported $100,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Denver
Yearly Salary reported $195,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Seattle
Yearly Salary reported $200,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $110,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Tupelo
Yearly Salary reported $115,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $300,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City West Hollywood
Yearly Salary reported $120,000
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How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

The majority of people who work as Chief Operating Officer say “Very Secure” when asked the question “How secure do you feel your job is at your company?”

Equity Compensation & Stock Options

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