Across 360 Washington nonprofits, the median total compensation for COOs is $144,701. 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 Washington
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $10,538 | $30,241 | $66,002 | 54 |
| $1M - $5M | $74,601 | $116,706 | $143,908 | 75 |
| $5M - $25M | $125,880 | $152,523 | $189,752 | 127 |
| $25M - $100M | $176,408 | $209,458 | $260,789 | 57 |
| Over $100M | $208,371 | $306,491 | $520,428 | 47 |
Top Cities for COO Positions in Washington
Cities with the most nonprofit COOs reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Washington
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$171k
Chief Operating Officer
Vancouver, WA|Revenue: $8.7M|2023
$139k
Chief Operating Officer
Vancouver, WA|Revenue: $7.4M|2022
$255k
COO
Seattle, WA|Revenue: $10M|2023
$156k
Director Content Operations
Seattle, WA|Revenue: $8.6M|2022
$238k
COO
Seattle, WA|Revenue: $8.6M|2022
$136k
Director of Operations
Redmond, WA|Revenue: $5.8M|2022