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Chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary

Average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary

$180,927

$86.98 hourly rate

Entry-level chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary
$115,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer Salary Insights

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.

Salary Variations by State

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:

  • California
  • New York
  • Texas
  • Florida
  • Illinois

Top Paying Cities

Some of the highest paying cities for COOs and CTOs are:

  • San Francisco, CA
  • New York, NY
  • Seattle, WA
  • Boston, MA
  • Washington, D.C.

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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Nuance Communications$201,806
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Average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary by state

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.

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Highest paying states for chief operating officer, chief technology officers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Massachusetts$199,876$96.09
2Colorado$194,260$93.39
3New Jersey$190,010$91.35
4Nebraska$180,984$87.01
5South Dakota$178,842$85.98
6Nevada$176,176$84.70
7New York$182,770$87.87
8North Carolina$178,057$85.60
9Alaska$207,827$99.92
10Ohio$178,868$85.99
11North Dakota$169,336$81.41
12Connecticut$182,285$87.64
13Wisconsin$177,376$85.28
14Rhode Island$182,194$87.59
15Washington$173,048$83.20
16Pennsylvania$168,295$80.91
17Maine$171,774$82.58
18New Mexico$163,772$78.74
19Indiana$170,153$81.80
20Iowa$169,554$81.52
21Arizona$160,061$76.95
22New Hampshire$166,026$79.82
23Michigan$167,057$80.32
24Minnesota$160,053$76.95
25Virginia$174,325$83.81
26District of Columbia$180,232$86.65
27Alabama$158,833$76.36
28Illinois$159,368$76.62
29Maryland$160,579$77.20
30Texas$157,636$75.79
31California$173,299$83.32
32Vermont$151,129$72.66
33South Carolina$156,183$75.09
34Idaho$143,359$68.92
35Tennessee$146,248$70.31
36Delaware$162,918$78.33
37Hawaii$171,632$82.52
38Oregon$147,355$70.84
39Missouri$153,389$73.74
40Kansas$150,093$72.16
41Louisiana$146,893$70.62
42Mississippi$138,140$66.41
43Georgia$139,648$67.14
44Kentucky$140,001$67.31
45Arkansas$135,359$65.08
46Oklahoma$133,436$64.15
47West Virginia$132,184$63.55
48Utah$139,302$66.97
49Wyoming$133,728$64.29
50Montana$134,456$64.64
51Florida$128,685$61.87
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Highest paying cities for chief operating officer, chief technology officers

The highest-paying cities for chief operating officer, chief technology officers are Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Charlotte, NC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$218,995$105.29
2New York, NY$192,922$92.75
3Charlotte, NC$188,948$90.84
4San Francisco, CA$187,481$90.14
5Seattle, WA$184,157$88.54
6Phoenix, AZ$165,199$79.42
7Irving, TX$163,019$78.37

Chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary details

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.

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Average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a chief operating officer, chief technology officer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly 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

Highest paying chief operating officer, chief technology officer jobs

The highest paying types of chief operating officer, chief technology officers are president & chief operating officer, chief technology officer, and chief information officer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Manager$58,651$4,888$28.201,236,194
District Manager$96,909$8,076$46.59373,525
Store Manager$46,950$3,912$22.57446,127
General Manager$71,581$5,965$34.41442,690
Owner/Manager$75,822$6,318$36.45303,790
Director, Technical Operations$141,158$11,763$67.86166,100

Top companies hiring chief operating officer, chief technology officers now:

  1. Verisign jobs (2)
  2. United States Marine Corps jobs (2)
  3. Citi jobs (5)
  4. Otter Products jobs (2)
  5. Nokia jobs (2)

Which companies pay chief operating officer, chief technology officers the most?

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.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Nuance Communications$201,806$97.02
2HUYABIO International$193,845$93.19
3Bristol-Myers Squibb$193,295$92.93
4Peraton$187,613$90.20
5Citi$185,551$89.21
6Atlassian$178,624$85.88
7Otter Products$178,373$85.76
8Les Schwab Tire Centers$157,710$75.82
9McKesson$155,781$74.89
10Bank of America$114,541$55.07

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$189,000$184,800$180,600$176,400$172,200$168,000
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Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer salary by industry

The average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary varies across industries:

  • The average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary in the start-up industry is $183,135, the highest of any industry.
  • The average chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary in the finance industry is $180,925.
  • Chief operating officer, chief technology officers in the health care industry earn an average salary of $116,087, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for chief operating officer, chief technology officers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Start-up$183,135$88.05
2Pharmaceutical$180,925$86.98
3Manufacturing$179,535$86.31
4Technology$177,478$85.33
5Finance$173,718$83.52
6Health Care$116,087$55.81

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Chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary trends

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.

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Chief operating officer, chief technology officer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly 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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