Based on 1,780 IRS Form 990 records, the median total compensation for nonprofit COOs in California is $149,378. This includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
COO Compensation by Organization Size in California
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $22,407 | $37,921 | $58,346 | 282 |
| $1M - $5M | $86,194 | $124,453 | $156,899 | 401 |
| $5M - $25M | $126,200 | $159,328 | $201,670 | 619 |
| $25M - $100M | $168,146 | $223,340 | $296,961 | 308 |
| Over $100M | $217,010 | $334,496 | $552,500 | 170 |
Top Cities for COO Positions in California
Cities with the most nonprofit COOs reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in California
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$108k
COO
Sola Media
San Diego, CA|Revenue: $2.8M|2022
$130k
COO
PENINSULA VOLUNTEERS INC
Menlo Park, CA|Revenue: $7.5M|2023
$176k
Chief Operating Officer
FOOD FORWARD INC
North Hollywood, CA|Revenue: $175.2M|2023
$127k
Director of Operations
CUSTOM AND CRAFT JEWISH RITUALS INC
Los Angeles, CA|Revenue: $1.3M|2023
$714k
Chief Operating Officer
CATALIGHT FOUNDATION
Walnut Creek, CA|Revenue: $400.8M|2024
$21k
Director of Operations
SHERMAN OAKS SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING CORP
Los Angeles, CA|Revenue: $758k|2022