How much does a Chief Operating Officer make?
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$355,514
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Chief Operating Officer is $355,514 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $171,227 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $184,288 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | $355,514 /yr |
| Deputy Chief Operating Officer | $306,614 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Chief Operating Officer
Some related job titles are Chief Operating Officer/Managing Director Salaries with median pay of $368,261, COO Salaries with median pay of $398,650, Director of Operations Salaries with median pay of $148,651, President Salaries with median pay of $352,625.
Top Paying Companies
For a Chief Operating Officer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Chief Operating Officer in United States. Employers include Google, Apple and Amazon.
Top Paying Companies
For Chief Operating Officer in United States
| 1 | $766,513 | ||
| 2 | Apple | $647,434 | |
| 3 | Amazon | $585,165 | |
| 4 | Société Générale | $532,747 | |
| 5 | Morgan Stanley | $486,328 | |
| 6 | Credit Suisse | $476,390 | |
| 7 | SelfEmployed.com | $436,725 | |
| 8 | Unknowns | $415,936 | |
| 9 | Bank of America | $413,211 | |
| 10 | Confidential | $410,357 |
For Chief Operating Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Chief Operating Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | $355,514 /yr |
| Deputy Chief Operating Officer | $306,614 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Chief Operating Officer at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Chief Operating Officer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Chief Operating Officer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $585,165, Financial Services with a median total pay of $481,359, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $363,369, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $360,089, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $357,788.
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What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
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Chief Operating Officer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Chief Operating Officer is $171,227 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Chief Operating Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6056 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Chief Operating Officer employees.
The highest salary for a Chief Operating Officer in United States is $313,345 per year.
The lowest salary for a Chief Operating Officer in United States is $99,311 per year.
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