What are the main factors that influence a Chief International Operations Executive's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Chief International Operations Executive's salary?

A Chief International Operations Executive's salary grows with experience: starting around $368,749 for beginners, reaching about $374,537 at mid-level, and approach $385,700 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Chief International Operations Executive?

Chief International Operations Executive salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chief International Operations Executive roles are District of Columbia $427,100, California $425,400, Massachusetts $419,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chief International Operations Executive roles make?

Salaries for Chief International Operations Executive level roles vary by specialization: Chief Executive Officer: $683,910; SVP of International Operations: $385,658; Chief Global Sales Executive: $340,600; Chief Data Operations Executive: $325,470; Chief Financial Analysis Executive: $319,700.

How do different companies affect a Chief International Operations Executive's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Chief International Operations Executive roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Chief International Operations Executive Salary in the United States

How much does a Chief International Operations Executive make in the United States?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief International Operations Executive in the United States is $385,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $185.

However, a Chief International Operations Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $489,055
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $358,000 to $439,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $332,781

10% $332,781

50% (Median) $385,700

90% $489,055

Chief International Operations Executive Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$439,800	$36,650	$8,458	$211
Average	$385,700	$32,142	$7,417	$185
25th Percentile	$358,000	$29,833	$6,885	$172

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Key Factors That Influence Chief International Operations Executive Salaries

A Chief International Operations Executive's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief International Operations Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief International Operations Executive's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $368,749
Early Career (1-2 years): $371,230
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $374,537
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $379,499
Expert (over 8 years): $385,700

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Chief International Operations Executive	$368,749
Intermediate Level Chief International Operations Executive	$371,230
Senior Level Chief International Operations Executive	$374,537
Specialist Level Chief International Operations Executive	$379,499
Expert Level Chief International Operations Executive	$385,700

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How Do Chief International Operations Executive Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chief International Operations Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $427,100.
California: $425,400.
Massachusetts: $419,800.

District of Columbia $427,100 California $425,400 Massachusetts $419,800 Washington $418,200 New Jersey $418,100 Alaska $417,500 Connecticut $412,200 New York $410,000

Hawaii $403,100 Rhode Island $399,900 Maryland $397,700 Minnesota $394,700 Colorado $393,500 Illinois $393,200 Oregon $391,700 Delaware $390,600

New Hampshire $389,900 Virginia $388,400 Pennsylvania $384,000 Nevada $381,700 North Dakota $381,000 Michigan $379,800 Wisconsin $379,400 Vermont $378,600

Texas $376,200 Maine $376,100 Arizona $375,800 Ohio $375,600 Georgia $372,000 Indiana $370,200 Wyoming $369,900 Utah $369,400

Iowa $369,100 Kansas $367,300 Louisiana $366,700 North Carolina $366,500 Missouri $366,500 Florida $365,000 Montana $364,100 Nebraska $363,400

Kentucky $363,000 South Carolina $361,400 Tennessee $360,400 Idaho $360,100 New Mexico $357,200 Oklahoma $356,600 Alabama $354,400 South Dakota $350,500

Arkansas $348,500 West Virginia $347,300 Mississippi $344,000

Top Paying Cities for Chief International Operations Executives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $486,500
San Francisco: $481,200
Oakland: $471,000

San Jose, CA $486,500

San Francisco, CA $481,200

Oakland, CA $471,000

New York, NY $444,100

Paramus, NJ $438,700

Queens Village, NY $438,700

Passaic, NJ $438,300

Bergenfield, NJ $438,300

Stamford, CT $437,400

Huntington, NY $437,300

Newark, NJ $434,400

Bridgeport, CT $433,600

Vallejo, CA $432,800

New Brunswick, NJ $432,700

Petaluma, CA $432,400

Middlesex, NJ $431,700

Somerset, NJ $431,400

Santa Cruz, CA $430,900

Boston, MA $428,600

Monterey, CA $427,200

Seattle, WA $426,400

Santa Rosa, CA $426,300

Los Angeles, CA $426,200

Juneau, AK $425,200

Washington, DC $424,700

Orange, CA $423,400

Santa Ana, CA $422,300

Long Beach, CA $422,000

Anaheim, CA $421,900

Anchorage, AK $421,700

Santa Maria, CA $420,500

Everett, WA $420,500

Danbury, CT $419,100

Bremerton, WA $418,600

Tacoma, WA $417,200

New Suffolk, NY $417,200

Sacramento, CA $417,100

Santa Barbara, CA $416,600

Trenton, NJ $416,200

San Diego, CA $416,200

Brockton, MA $415,800

Fairbanks, AK $414,800

Lompoc, CA $413,900

Lowell, MA $413,500

Ventura, CA $413,500

Nashua, NH $413,400

Stockton, CA $413,400

Modesto, CA $410,500

Poughkeepsie, NY $409,700

Olympia, WA $409,000

Kennewick, WA $409,000

New Haven, CT $408,800

Lawrence, MA $407,400

Hartford, CT $407,000

Riverside, CA $407,000

New Bedford, MA $406,600

Richland, WA $406,600

Bakersfield, CA $406,000

San Bernardino, CA $405,900

New Britain, CT $405,800

Atlantic City, NJ $405,800

New London, CT $405,700

Norwich, CT $405,600

Portsmouth, NH $405,500

Boulder, CO $404,700

Portland, OR $404,100

Worcester, MA $404,100

Minneapolis, MN $402,900

Philadelphia, PA $402,400

Honolulu, HI $401,100

Saint Paul, MN $400,900

Vineland, NJ $400,800

Providence, RI $399,700

Chicago, IL $398,600

Bellingham, WA $398,100

Springfield, MA $397,800

Baltimore, MD $397,700

Chico, CA $396,700

Pittsfield, MA $395,700

Manchester, NH $395,000

Spokane, WA $393,300

Denver, CO $393,200

Albany, NY $391,400

Troy, NY $391,300

Nassau, NY $390,800

Schenectady, NY $390,500

Wilmington, DE $390,100

Burlington, VT $389,600

Salem, OR $389,400

Portland, ME $388,300

Yakima, WA $387,900

Rochester, MN $386,700

Reno, NV $386,500

Fresno, CA $386,500

Milwaukee, WI $386,100

Detroit, MI $385,700

Ann Arbor, MI $385,700

Allentown, PA $385,600

Colorado Springs, CO $385,000

Syracuse, NY $384,800

Carson City, NV $384,800

Houston, TX $384,200

Eugene, OR $384,000

Gary, IN $383,600

Springfield, OR $383,300

Bismarck, ND $383,200

Galveston, TX $382,900

Medford, OR $382,400

Fort Collins, CO $382,200

Concord, NH $382,000

Austin, TX $381,900

Mesa, AZ $381,100

Reading, PA $381,000

Phoenix, AZ $381,000

Dallas, TX $380,900

Saint Cloud, MN $380,500

Madison, WI $380,000

Utica, NY $379,000

Rochester, NY $378,300

Des Moines, IA $378,300

Raleigh, NC $378,300

Atlanta, GA $377,700

Battle Creek, MI $377,600

Salt Lake City, UT $377,500

Lancaster, PA $376,900

Harrisburg, PA $376,300

Kansas City, MO $376,000

Kansas City, KS $375,900

Champaign, IL $375,900

Fort Worth, TX $375,800

Columbus, OH $375,800

Boca Raton, FL $375,700

Pittsburgh, PA $375,500

Richmond, VA $375,400

Indianapolis, IN $375,300

Cleveland, OH $375,300

Cincinnati, OH $374,800

Las Vegas, NV $374,800

Petersburg, VA $374,200

Huntsville, AL $373,600

Lansing, MI $373,400

Lebanon, PA $373,300

Pueblo, CO $373,300

Appleton, WI $373,200

Buffalo, NY $373,000

Dayton, OH $372,900

Charlotte, NC $372,800

Racine, WI $372,800

Saint Louis, MO $372,700

York, PA $372,400

Elkhart, IN $372,400

Gastonia, NC $372,400

Billings, MT $372,300

Beaumont, TX $372,200

Lorain, OH $372,100

Benton Harbor, MI $372,000

Toledo, OH $371,900

Rock Hill, SC $371,700

Binghamton, NY $371,700

Rockford, IL $371,500

Springfield, IL $371,400

Elyria, OH $371,300

Fargo, ND $371,300

Flagstaff, AZ $371,100

Fort Lauderdale, FL $370,800

Duluth, MN $370,600

Miami, FL $370,600

Cheyenne, WY $370,300

Grand Forks, ND $370,300

Bangor, ME $369,500

Cedar Rapids, IA $369,000

Durham, NC $368,900

Louisville, KY $368,900

Grand Rapids, MI $368,800

Hialeah, FL $368,700

Casper, WY $368,200

Scranton, PA $367,700

Virginia Beach, VA $367,600

New Orleans, LA $367,600

Akron, OH $367,400

Peoria, IL $366,900

Sarasota, FL $366,800

Nashville, TN $366,500

Omaha, NE $366,500

Green Bay, WI $366,500

Baton Rouge, LA $366,300

Charleston, SC $366,300

Jamestown, NY $366,100

Davenport, IA $366,100

Tucson, AZ $365,900

Saint Petersburg, FL $365,700

Tampa, FL $365,600

Evansville, IN $365,300

Port Arthur, TX $365,300

Bradenton, FL $365,200

Santa Fe, NM $364,500

Orlando, FL $363,800

Clearwater, FL $363,700

La Crosse, WI $362,900

Canton, OH $362,900

Albuquerque, NM $362,600

Newport News, VA $362,600

High Point, NC $362,500

Ogden, UT $362,300

Corpus Christi, TX $362,000

Norfolk, VA $361,800

Laramie, WY $361,800

Rock Island, IL $361,600

Saginaw, MI $361,500

Jacksonville, FL $361,500

Salisbury, NC $361,400

Boise, ID $361,300

Moline, IL $361,100

Fort Myers, FL $361,000

Memphis, TN $360,900

Tulsa, OK $360,700

Waterloo, IA $360,500

Spartanburg, SC $360,100

Lincoln, NE $359,900

Fort Wayne, IN $359,800

Provo, UT $359,800

Cedar Falls, IA $359,300

San Antonio, TX $359,200

Greensboro, NC $359,000

South Bend, IN $359,000

Savannah, GA $358,600

Birmingham, AL $358,400

Muskegon, MI $358,400

Winston Salem, NC $358,200

Lake Charles, LA $357,200

Anderson, IN $357,200

Lexington, KY $357,100

Augusta, GA $356,900

Greenville, SC $356,900

Lima, OH $356,600

Wichita, KS $356,600

Tuscaloosa, AL $356,600

Springfield, OH $356,200

Columbia, SC $356,200

Asheville, NC $355,500

Bloomington, IN $355,300

Knoxville, TN $353,900

Shreveport, LA $353,900

Wilmington, NC $353,400

Roanoke, VA $353,400

Topeka, KS $352,700

Frankfort, KY $352,600

Oklahoma City, OK $352,300

Chillicothe, OH $352,200

Longview, TX $352,200

Melbourne, FL $352,100

Sioux Falls, SD $351,500

Mobile, AL $351,500

Terre Haute, IN $351,300

Altoona, PA $351,100

Amarillo, TX $350,800

Killeen, TX $350,700

Fayetteville, AR $350,400

Chattanooga, TN $350,300

Sioux City, IA $349,900

Idaho Falls, ID $349,800

Lynchburg, VA $349,500

Gainesville, FL $349,000

Portsmouth, OH $348,800

Little Rock, AR $348,800

Lafayette, LA $348,600

Youngstown, OH $348,600

Daytona Beach, FL $348,400

Clarksville, TN $348,300

Pensacola, FL $348,300

Temple, TX $348,300

Hopkinsville, KY $347,100

Erie, PA $347,100

Florence, SC $346,900

Charleston, WV $346,300

Great Falls, MT $346,100

Macon, GA $345,600

Tallahassee, FL $345,500

Fayetteville, NC $345,400

Waco, TX $345,400

Helena, MT $345,100

Pine Bluff, AR $345,000

Vincennes, IN $344,500

Lubbock, TX $344,300

Alamogordo, NM $344,100

Twin Falls, ID $343,700

Rapid City, SD $343,600

Jackson, MS $342,900

Huntington, WV $342,900

Greenville, MS $342,900

Parkersburg, WV $342,500

Montgomery, AL $342,400

Wichita Falls, TX $342,100

Springfield, MO $342,100

Biloxi, MS $341,900

Monroe, LA $341,500

Johnstown, PA $341,200

Sumter, SC $341,000

Columbus, GA $341,000

Pascagoula, MS $340,300

Abilene, TX $340,300

Kingsport, TN $339,300

Albany, GA $339,300

Gulfport, MS $339,200

Alexandria, LA $337,900

Fort Smith, AR $336,900

El Paso, TX $335,900

Las Cruces, NM $334,100

Harlingen, TX $333,200

Pocatello, ID $333,100

Florence, AL $332,600

Brownsville, TX $332,500

Mcallen, TX $331,700

Dothan, AL $331,200

Columbus, MS $328,900

Altus, OK $327,100

Lawton, OK $326,400

Pierre, SD $325,000

What Skills Can Increase a Chief International Operations Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analytical Thinking (Mentioned in 6.25% Job Postings): Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to identify the root cause of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions accordingly.
Cadence (Mentioned in 6.25% Job Postings): In Western musical theory, a cadence is the end of a phrase in which the melody or harmony creates a sense of resolution.
Customer Success (Mentioned in 6.25% Job Postings): Customer success is a method for ensuring customers reach their desired outcomes when using an organization's product or service.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analytical Thinking	6.25%
Cadence	6.25%
Customer Success	6.25%

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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Chief International Operations Executive's salary.

Customer Satisfaction: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Customer Satisfaction	$489,839	27%

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Chief International Operations Executive Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Chief International Operations Executive salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $430,594. While startup companies pay approximate $364,604.

Chief International Operations Executive Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$364,604
Growth Stage	51~500	$385,522
Established	501~5000	$415,772
Enterprise	5000+	$430,594

Chief International Operations Executive Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chief International Operations Executive roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Chief International Operations Executive positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chief International Operations Executive as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Chief International Operations Executive

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$539,980	$260.0	40%

How Education impacts a Chief International Operations Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Chief International Operations Executives enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Chief International Operations Executive with a Bachelor's Degree is between $348,487 and $403,670).

Chief International Operations Executive Salaries by Degree Level

$424,700
$413,800
$402,900
$392,100
$381,200
$370,300
$359,400
$348,500

Typical Education for Chief International Operations Executive
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	5.0%
High School	2.5%
Associates	25.0%
Bachelors	25.0%
Masters	55.0%
Doctorate	12.5%

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Chief International Operations Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief International Operations Executive's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$358,000

Average $385,700/year

$439,800

$29,833

Average $32,142/month

$36,650

$6,885

Average $7,417/week

$8,458

$172

Average $185/hour

$211

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$439,800	$36,650	$8,458	$211
Average	$385,700	$32,142	$7,417	$185
25th Percentile	$358,000	$29,833	$6,885	$172

Salary Trends for Chief International Operations Executive

Salaries for a Chief International Operations Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $242,074 in 2023 to around $238,277 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chief International Operations Executive salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Chief International Operations Executive Over Time

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2024	$242,655
2025	$238,277
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Most common benefits for Chief International Operations Executive

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Common company salaries for Chief International Operations Executive

Here are companies hiring for Chief International Operations Executive and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Chief International Operations Executive

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Chief International Operations Executive?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Chief International Operations Executive roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

2. What is the salary of a COO in the United States?

The salary for a Chief International Operations Executive in the United States ranges from $301,500 to $529,600 per year, with a mid-salary of $387,400. These figures reflect the competitive compensation for this role, highlighting the significant responsibilities and expertise required.

3. Who gets paid more COO or CFO?

The salary data for a Chief International Operations Executive indicates a minimum salary of $301,500, a mid-range salary of $387,400, and a maximum salary of $529,600. While specific salaries for COOs and CFOs can vary by company, the compensation for a COO often aligns closely with this range, suggesting they may earn similarly or potentially more than a CFO, depending on the organization.

4. Is a VP of operations an executive?

Yes, a VP of Operations is considered an executive role, focusing on the company's operational aspects. This position typically commands a salary ranging from $301,500 to $529,600, with a midpoint of $387,400. While similar to a COO, the COO has a broader scope, overseeing additional functions like marketing, sales, and HR.

5. Who is the highest-paid doctor in us?

The highest-paid doctor in the U.S. is a neurosurgeon, specializing in surgeries of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Aspiring neurosurgeons undergo at least seven years of residency. Their average annual compensation is significantly higher than the Chief International Operations Executive, whose salary ranges from $301,500 to $529,600.

6. What is the highest paying job in international business?

The highest paying job in international business is the Chief International Operations Executive, with a salary range from $301,500 to $529,600. This role often oversees global operations and strategy, making it a key position in driving international business success. Other lucrative roles include International Marketing Manager and Business Development Director.

7. How much does a chief of surgery make in the US?

The salary for a Chief International Operations Executive in the US ranges from a minimum of $301,500 to a maximum of $529,600, with a median salary of $387,400. This reflects the competitive compensation for leadership roles in international operations, highlighting the importance of strategic oversight in global business.

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