Chief Operating Officers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Strategic Planning
- 9%
- Analysis Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 53%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31%
- Doctorate
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Chicago Public Schools
Heartland Alliance
- AXIS Capital
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $195,262 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $121,221 – $314,527 yearly
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Chief Operating Officer
Chicago, Illinois
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Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCPRLCSW-CLISWSocial Work LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningIndividual Group CounselingChief Operating Officer
Chicago, Illinois
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Driver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementPresentation SkillsChief Operating Officer
Chicago, Illinois
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Senior Professional in Human ResourcesProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsSocial WorkChief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Chicago, Illinois
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Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationMarketingHubspotGoogle AnalyticsSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsMarketingMarketing Strategy DevelopmentChief Operating Officer
Chicago, Illinois
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LeadershipSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsChief Operating Officer / President
Chicago, Illinois
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Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipProfit & LossProfit and Loss AnalysisGeneral ManagementRevenue Growth
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The average time to fill a chief operating officer role is 48 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chief operating officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chief operating officer include: leadership, strategic planning and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chief operating officers?
Common licenses or certifications for chief operating officers include: CPR, Driver's License and PMP.
What are some job titles related to chief operating officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chief operating officers include: chief operating officer / president, agile delivery lead and chief commercial officer.
What level of education is common for a chief operating officer?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a chief operating officer in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chief operating officer?
Most chief operating officers have 21 years of professional experience.
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