Across 257 Wisconsin nonprofits, the median total compensation for COOs is $136,946. 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 Wisconsin
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500K–$1M | $24,882 | $57,086 | $81,404 | 20 |
| $1M–$3M | $74,188 | $106,768 | $124,071 | 26 |
| $3M–$10M | $66,233 | $113,368 | $151,793 | 54 |
| $10M–$30M | $129,656 | $153,895 | $192,296 | 60 |
| $30M–$100M | $181,880 | $210,692 | $279,934 | 41 |
| Over $100M | $177,431 | $306,962 | $384,743 | 32 |
Top Cities for COO Positions in Wisconsin
Cities with the most nonprofit COOs reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Wisconsin
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$175k
Chief Operating Officer
Madison, WI|Revenue: $34.4M|2023
$24k
Chief Operating Officer
Madison, WI|Revenue: $28.9M|2022
$40k
Bmh COO
Oconto, WI|Revenue: $93.3M|2022
$225k
Chief Legal & Operating Officer
Madison, WI|Revenue: $21.3M|2023
$172k
Chief Legal Officer & COO
Madison, WI|Revenue: $18.3M|2022
$311k
Chief Operating Officer
Waukesha, WI|Revenue: $19.2M|2022