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Cesna Group

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Job Summary Seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and manage day-to-day business ... Salary: $150,000+ annually, based on experience * On-Site * Medical, dental, and vision insurance

pacsci

Chief Operating Officer

Pacific, WA · On-site

Chief Operating Officer Department: Office of the President Reports to: President and CEO Pay Class ... Salaried Exempt Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday About Pacific Science CenterPacific Science Center ...

Rhodes Wolfe

Chief Operating Officer

Durham, NC

Chief Operating Officer Location: Durham, NC Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401k w/ Match, PTO Job Type: Full-Time ...

Reede Construction, Inc.

$175K - $200K/yr

... on experience, base salary + performance-based bonus incentive Employment Type: Full-Time, ... Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the COO will serve as the senior operational leader ...

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How much do chief operating officer salaries jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief operating officer salaries in the United States is $151,203.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $185,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chief Operating Officer Salaries vs Operations Manager Salaries?

AspectChief Operating Officer SalariesOperations Manager Salaries
Average Salary$130,000 - $300,000$60,000 - $120,000
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, MBA often preferredBachelor's degree, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive offices, strategic planningDepartmental management, daily operations
Industry UsageCorporate, large organizationsVarious industries, mid-sized companies

Chief Operating Officers typically earn higher salaries than Operations Managers due to their strategic responsibilities, executive decision-making, and leadership roles within organizations. While both roles require management skills and relevant experience, COOs focus on overall company strategy, whereas Operations Managers handle day-to-day operations.

Do chief operating officers make good money?

Chief Operating Officers (COOs) typically earn high salaries due to their leadership responsibilities, with median annual pay often exceeding $150,000 and total compensation including bonuses and stock options reaching into the millions for executives at large companies. Compensation varies based on company size, industry, location, and experience, and COOs often have advanced degrees and extensive management experience. They also frequently receive additional benefits such as performance incentives and stock options.
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Infographic showing various Chief Operating Officer Salaries job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 82% In-person, 9% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,203 per year, or $72.7 per hour.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Innovative Outsourcing
Human Resources Consulting Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$185K - $215K/yr

Full-time

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Job description


Innovative Outsourcing is excited to partner with their client, a provider of IT and enterprise management, planning and cyber-security services for government agencies in the defense industry. Our client is looking to hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help scale their business and take it to the next level of success.

Position:  Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Salary:  $185,000 - $215,000 annually, based on qualifications, plus a performance-based annual bonus (target 30-50% of base) and long-term incentives such as stock appreciation rights (SARs) or profit sharing.
Location: On-site; Metro East region of St. Louis. Relocation assistance available.
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THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a strategic, results-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and scale the day-to-day operations of a growing professional services organization. As the CEO's primary operational partner, the COO will oversee the people, processes, and systems that drive operational excellence, organizational growth, and long-term success.

This executive will be responsible for developing and optimizing the company's operating infrastructure, including scalable processes, leadership accountability, performance metrics, forecasting, and documentation. The goal is to build a highly efficient organization that can continue to grow while reducing day-to-day reliance on the CEO and positioning the business for future strategic opportunities. This is an on-site executive leadership role based at the company's headquarters, working closely with the executive team and key operational leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Execution

  • Partner with the CEO to set and achieve company growth, profitability, and scaling targets.
  • Translate vision into actionable operational strategies, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
  • Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and execution gaps across the business and resolve them quickly. 

Operations & Delivery

  • Lead day-to-day operations: service delivery, project and program execution, staffing, and internal workflows.
  • Establish and refine systems, processes, and KPIs that drive accountability and performance across every department.
  • Run operational decisions on data - dashboards and performance metrics, not anecdote.

Financial Ownership

  • Own company P&L, departmental budgets, and financial performance in partnership with Finance.
  • Improve forecasting, cash-flow management, and resource allocation.

People & Organization

  • Build and optimize the organizational structure; hire, develop, and retain top talent.
  • Build a unified leadership team aligned on company goals and reinforce a culture of accountability and ownership.

Government Contracting & Compliance

  • Ensure operational compliance with FAR/DFARS, DCAA-compliant accounting and timekeeping, and contractual requirements.
  • Maintain compliance posture across relevant frameworks (e.g., CMMC / NIST, ISO, CMMI, ITIL) and support audits.
  • Support capture, proposals, and contract execution across company vehicles - GSA MAS, GSA OASIS+, and GSA Polaris - and our joint-venture partnerships; manage prime and subcontractor relationships.

External & Enabling

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and vendors.
  • Act as a force multiplier - freeing the CEO to focus on strategy, growth, and external opportunities.

 QUALIFICATIONS

  Required-

  • 10+ years in operations leadership, ideally in technology services, MSP, consulting, or professional services.
  • Direct experience operating in the U.S. government contracting environment (FAR/DFARS, DCAA, contract vehicles).
  • Track record