Chief Operating Officer

H-1B Salary Data · 156 certified filings

$198,912Avg. Salary
$52,166Minimum
$670,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Chief Operating Officer is $198,912 — 64% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 156 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Chief Operating Officer?

The average H-1B salary for Chief Operating Officer is $198,912 based on 156 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $52,166 to $670,000.

$198,912
Average
$52,166
Minimum
$670,000
Maximum
156
Filings
Section 2

Chief Operating Officer Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Berkeley, CA $212,168 7
Boston, MA $208,518 8
New York, NY $201,249 16
San Francisco, CA $194,928 11
Los Angeles, CA $158,670 5
Section 3

Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.

Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Management. Updated: Q1 FY2025.