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Chief operating officer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$161,618
Average $161,618
Low $93,815
High $278,424

The average salary for a chief operating officer is $161,618 per year in the United States and $30,000 profit sharing per year.2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Chief Operating Officer job openings in United States

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Chief Operating Officer (COO)
NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Fort Kent, ME
Full-time
1 hour 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
Orange County's Credit Union
 
$450,000per year
Cook County Health & Hospitals...
 
$449,604per year
University of Missouri Health ...
 
$440,000per year

Highest paying cities for Chief Operating Officers near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $207,030 per year
  2. Evansville, IN
    $203,654 per year
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $195,246 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $194,995 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $193,392 per year

Where can a Chief Operating Officer earn more?

Compare salaries for Chief Operating Officers in different locations
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