Across 139 South Carolina nonprofits, the median total compensation for COOs is $124,800. 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 South Carolina
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $17,650 | $40,195 | $51,786 | 31 |
| $1M - $5M | $93,926 | $106,877 | $161,829 | 22 |
| $5M - $25M | $124,646 | $148,585 | $226,825 | 35 |
| $25M - $100M | $142,267 | $185,398 | $246,386 | 31 |
| Over $100M | $95,918 | $119,276 | $237,295 | 20 |
Top Cities for COO Positions in South Carolina
Cities with the most nonprofit COOs reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in South Carolina
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$125k
COO
Charleston, SC|Revenue: $6.9M|2024
$108k
Chief Operating Officer
Charleston, SC|Revenue: $6.6M|2023
$42k
Co-chair, Interim COO - Bsmg (beg 08/24)
Greenville, SC|Revenue: $36.9M|2024
$105k
COO
North Charleston, SC|Revenue: $3.8M|2023
$98k
COO
North Charleston, SC|Revenue: $10.7M|2022
$70k
Past COO
Cayce, SC|Revenue: $4.5M|2024