Across 1,997 California nonprofits, the median total compensation for COOs is $149,580. Each organization counts once, using its most recent IRS Form 990 filing from fiscal years 2019 to 2024. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
Data updated July 1, 2026
COO Compensation by Organization Size in California
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $20,250 | $37,560 | $58,346 | 314 |
| $1M - $5M | $89,270 | $124,519 | $155,898 | 460 |
| $5M - $25M | $127,382 | $161,600 | $204,156 | 690 |
| $25M - $100M | $168,655 | $221,564 | $291,958 | 349 |
| Over $100M | $203,138 | $326,468 | $517,551 | 184 |
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.
$359k
COO
Los Angeles, CA|Revenue: $27.1M|2024
$338k
COO
Los Angeles, CA|Revenue: $26.8M|2023
$130k
Director of Operations
Sacramento, CA|Revenue: $25.2M|2023
$137k
Director of Operations
Sacramento, CA|Revenue: $16.5M|2022
$367k
COO
San Francisco, CA|Revenue: $200M|2023
$350k
COO
San Francisco, CA|Revenue: $159.3M|2022