Chief Operating Officer (COO)
2 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Chief Operating Officer (COO) pay from Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
Role summary
Second highest management position, responsible for daily management and coordination of the organization's operations as well as the development and implementation of long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the organization. Reports to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and typically assumes responsibility for administration in his/her absence. Note: This is generally a single incumbent position. Only one employee, the most senior individual, per organization entity should be reported.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Chief Operating Officer (COO) pay?
- 2 surveys publish Chief Operating Officer (COO) benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Chief Operating Officer (COO) pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Chief Operating Officer (COO) varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Chief Operating Officer (COO)?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Chief Operating Officer (COO) ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Chief Operating Officer (COO) pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.
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