How much does a Chief Operating Officer make in California? The average Chief Operating Officer salary in California is $536,968 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $417,636 and $696,111. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Chief Operating Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary $308,991 CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary $417,636 CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary $536,968 CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary $696,111 CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Operating Officer Salary $841,002 CA May 28, 2024
25% $417,636 10% $308,991 90% $841,002 75% $696,111 $536,968 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Chief Operating Officer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Health Care: Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

3.

Accounting: Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.

Leadership 16%
Health Care 1.55%
Accounting 1.1%
Others 81.35%
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Job Description for Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer leads the planning and development of an organization's operational objectives and initiatives. Develops strategies and oversees the execution of plans to attain short- and long-term financial and mission-critical operational goals. Being a Chief Operating Officer directs the development of the organization's functional capacity that will produce sustainable growth and minimize risk. Develops operating budgets. Additionally, Chief Operating Officer establishes effective operational policies and procedures. Typically requires a master's degree. Typically reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $513,114 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $520,416 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $538,916 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $512,140 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $498,996 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $531,126 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $514,574 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $484,878 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $593,927 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $592,466 Date Updated May 28, 2024
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