Across 377 Michigan nonprofits, the median total compensation for COOs is $143,000. 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 Michigan
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $100K | $8,032 | $16,251 | $73,722 | 10 |
| $100K–$250K | $5,592 | $14,722 | $28,396 | 12 |
| $500K–$1M | $31,360 | $85,298 | $103,129 | 18 |
| $1M–$3M | $61,368 | $104,729 | $150,412 | 42 |
| $3M–$10M | $86,392 | $124,088 | $154,608 | 86 |
| $10M–$30M | $129,522 | $167,396 | $198,958 | 96 |
| $30M–$100M | $142,650 | $221,948 | $265,742 | 69 |
| Over $100M | $188,641 | $309,571 | $429,510 | 37 |
Top Cities for COO Positions in Michigan
Cities with the most nonprofit COOs reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Michigan
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$239k
Chief Operating Officer
Battle Creek, MI|Revenue: $70.9M|2023
$237k
Chief Operating Officer
Battle Creek, MI|Revenue: $61.5M|2022
$145k
Chief Operating Officer
Detroit, MI|Revenue: $5.9M|2023
$117k
Chief Operating Officer
Detroit, MI|Revenue: $4.6M|2022
$6k
COO
Linden, MI|Revenue: $516k|2023
$11k
COO (nec)
Detroit, MI|Revenue: $601k|2023