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The average salary for a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer is approximately $180,927 annually, translating to about $87 per hour. This figure varies based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.
In states like California and New York, COOs and CTOs often earn higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. For instance, the highest paying states for these roles include:
Some of the highest paying cities for COOs and CTOs are:
Understanding these salary dynamics can help you make informed career decisions. Whether you are considering a career as a COO or CTO, knowing the potential earnings can guide your job search and career planning effectively.
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The highest-paying states for chief operating officer, chief technology officers are Alaska, Massachusetts, and Colorado. The lowest average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary states are Arkansas, Montana, and Wyoming.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $199,876 | $96.09 |
| 2 | Colorado | $194,260 | $93.39 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $190,010 | $91.35 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $180,984 | $87.01 |
| 5 | South Dakota | $178,842 | $85.98 |
| 6 | Nevada | $176,176 | $84.70 |
| 7 | New York | $182,770 | $87.87 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $178,057 | $85.60 |
| 9 | Alaska | $207,827 | $99.92 |
| 10 | Ohio | $178,868 | $85.99 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $169,336 | $81.41 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $182,285 | $87.64 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $177,376 | $85.28 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $182,194 | $87.59 |
| 15 | Washington | $173,048 | $83.20 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $168,295 | $80.91 |
| 17 | Maine | $171,774 | $82.58 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $163,772 | $78.74 |
| 19 | Indiana | $170,153 | $81.80 |
| 20 | Iowa | $169,554 | $81.52 |
| 21 | Arizona | $160,061 | $76.95 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $166,026 | $79.82 |
| 23 | Michigan | $167,057 | $80.32 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $160,053 | $76.95 |
| 25 | Virginia | $174,325 | $83.81 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $180,232 | $86.65 |
| 27 | Alabama | $158,833 | $76.36 |
| 28 | Illinois | $159,368 | $76.62 |
| 29 | Maryland | $160,579 | $77.20 |
| 30 | Texas | $157,636 | $75.79 |
| 31 | California | $173,299 | $83.32 |
| 32 | Vermont | $151,129 | $72.66 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $156,183 | $75.09 |
| 34 | Idaho | $143,359 | $68.92 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $146,248 | $70.31 |
| 36 | Delaware | $162,918 | $78.33 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $171,632 | $82.52 |
| 38 | Oregon | $147,355 | $70.84 |
| 39 | Missouri | $153,389 | $73.74 |
| 40 | Kansas | $150,093 | $72.16 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $146,893 | $70.62 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $138,140 | $66.41 |
| 43 | Georgia | $139,648 | $67.14 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $140,001 | $67.31 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $135,359 | $65.08 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $133,436 | $64.15 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $132,184 | $63.55 |
| 48 | Utah | $139,302 | $66.97 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $133,728 | $64.29 |
| 50 | Montana | $134,456 | $64.64 |
| 51 | Florida | $128,685 | $61.87 |
The highest-paying cities for chief operating officer, chief technology officers are Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Charlotte, NC.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $218,995 | $105.29 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $192,922 | $92.75 |
| 3 | Charlotte, NC | $188,948 | $90.84 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $187,481 | $90.14 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $184,157 | $88.54 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $165,199 | $79.42 |
| 7 | Irving, TX | $163,019 | $78.37 |
A chief operating officer, chief technology officer's salary ranges from $115,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $283,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $283,000 | $23,583 | $136 |
| 75th Percentile | $229,000 | $19,083 | $110 |
| Average | $180,927 | $15,077 | $87 |
| 25th Percentile | $142,000 | $11,833 | $68 |
| 10th Percentile | $115,000 | $9,583 | $55 |
The highest paying types of chief operating officer, chief technology officers are president & chief operating officer, chief technology officer, and chief information officer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | $58,651 | $4,888 | $28.20 | 1,236,194 |
| District Manager | $96,909 | $8,076 | $46.59 | 373,525 |
| Store Manager | $46,950 | $3,912 | $22.57 | 446,127 |
| General Manager | $71,581 | $5,965 | $34.41 | 442,690 |
| Owner/Manager | $75,822 | $6,318 | $36.45 | 303,790 |
| Director, Technical Operations | $141,158 | $11,763 | $67.86 | 166,100 |
Top companies hiring chief operating officer, chief technology officers now:
Chief operating officer, chief technology officer salaries at Nuance Communications and HUYABIO International are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary at companies like Bristol-Myers Squibb and Peraton are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuance Communications | $201,806 | $97.02 |
| 2 | HUYABIO International | $193,845 | $93.19 |
| 3 | Bristol-Myers Squibb | $193,295 | $92.93 |
| 4 | Peraton | $187,613 | $90.20 |
| 5 | Citi | $185,551 | $89.21 |
| 6 | Atlassian | $178,624 | $85.88 |
| 7 | Otter Products | $178,373 | $85.76 |
| 8 | Les Schwab Tire Centers | $157,710 | $75.82 |
| 9 | McKesson | $155,781 | $74.89 |
| 10 | Bank of America | $114,541 | $55.07 |
The average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start-up | $183,135 | $88.05 |
| 2 | Pharmaceutical | $180,925 | $86.98 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $179,535 | $86.31 |
| 4 | Technology | $177,478 | $85.33 |
| 5 | Finance | $173,718 | $83.52 |
| 6 | Health Care | $116,087 | $55.81 |
The average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary has risen by $14,838 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average chief operating officer, chief technology officer earned $166,089 annually, but today, they earn $180,927 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for chief operating officer, chief technology officers over the last decade.
Compare chief operating officer, chief technology officer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare chief operating officer, chief technology officer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,000 | $86.98 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $176,000 | $84.58 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | $176,000 | $84.70 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $175,000 | $84.26 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $173,000 | $83.34 | +1.6% |
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