▼34%
$165,591
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$93k
MEDIAN
$166k
90%
$268k
The average salary for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) is $165,591
Base Salary
$93k - $268k
Bonus
$5k - $99k
Profit Sharing
$15k - $50k
Total Pay
$95k - $326k
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47.6%
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86%
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74%
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