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Chief operating officer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Chief Operating Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$161,164
Average $161,164
Low $93,018
High $279,233

The average salary for a chief operating officer is $161,164 per year in the United States and $30,000 profit sharing per year.2.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Chief Operating Officer job openings in United States

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Chief Operating Officer
Randolph Health3out of 5 stars.
Asheboro, NC
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Operating Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Community Choice Financial Fam...
 
$500,000per year
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Management Support
 
$480,000per year
University of Vermont Health N...
 
$467,640per year
Cook County Health & Hospitals...
 
$449,604per year
University of Missouri Health ...
 
$440,000per year
Alameda Alliance for Health
 
$437,525per year

Highest paying cities for Chief Operating Officers near United States

  1. Evansville, IN
    $260,107 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $208,499 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $199,973 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $198,475 per year
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $188,775 per year

Where can a Chief Operating Officer earn more?

Compare salaries for Chief Operating Officers in different locations
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