Across 602 Illinois nonprofits, the median total compensation for COOs is $138,590. 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 Illinois
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $100K | $13,414 | $32,422 | $48,818 | 18 |
| $100K–$250K | $11,870 | $29,128 | $34,282 | 19 |
| $250K–$500K | $16,000 | $30,993 | $50,000 | 25 |
| $500K–$1M | $28,253 | $63,320 | $71,766 | 30 |
| $1M–$3M | $60,457 | $89,384 | $124,785 | 94 |
| $3M–$10M | $110,964 | $135,195 | $178,532 | 131 |
| $10M–$30M | $124,242 | $160,223 | $210,358 | 131 |
| $30M–$100M | $171,170 | $215,592 | $282,588 | 90 |
| Over $100M | $208,618 | $409,004 | $607,504 | 64 |
Top Cities for COO Positions in Illinois
Cities with the most nonprofit COOs reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Illinois
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$23k
Director of Operations
Harvey, IL|Revenue: $386k|2024
$49k
Director of Operations
Harvey, IL|Revenue: $283k|2023
$156k
COO
Schaumburg, IL|Revenue: $67.1M|2023
$91k
Director of Operations
Countryside, IL|Revenue: $632k|2023
$947k
Secretary, Chief Operating Officer
Oakbrook Terrace, IL|Revenue: $216.9M|2024
$150k
Chief Operating Officer
Schaumburg, IL|Revenue: $1.5M|2023