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Chief Operating Officer Salaries in Yellowknife, NT

• What is the average Chief Operating Officer salary for Yellowknife, NT?
  How much does a Chief Operating Officer in Yellowknife, NT make? The median annual Chief Operating Officer salary in Yellowknife, NT is C$521,267, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$395,279-C$693,077 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Chief Operating Officer may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Chief Operating Officer in Yellowknife, NT.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Chief Operating Officer in Yellowknife, NT that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Chief Operating Officer in Yellowknife, NT are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Chief Operating Officer
  Leads the planning and development of an organization's operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. Develops strategies and oversees the execution of plans to attain short- and long-term financial and mission-critical operational goals. Directs the development of the organization's functional capacity that will produce sustainable growth and minimize risk. Defines operating goals and develops budgets to support business objectives. Establishes effective operational policies and procedures. Researches technology changes to lead expansion efforts, drive scalability, and implement technology-driven solutions. Typically requires a master's degree. Typically reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). C-suite level management. Develops functional or business unit strategy for an organization. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve organizational goals. Defines vision, strategy, and focus for a major functional or business unit. Substantial experience with setting key metrics like KPIs or OKRs and shaping plans to meet objectives. Typically requires progressive leadership experience in senior management roles. Has expert level knowledge of the overall departmental function. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing long term business strategies. View full job description

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