Analysis

April 29, 2021

COO salaries: the data

How much do chief operating officers get paid? Do more experienced hands earn more? And… do men get paid more than women?


Chief operating officers (COOs) need bags of organisational acumen, and in many cases are second only to the CEO in a startup’s hierarchy. From admin to logistics to office management and HR, it’s a role that can vary hugely from company to company, and requires an ability to spin plates like few others.

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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