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COO salary in SaaS startups in 2026

How much does a COO expect to make in SaaS startups? The average expected salary for COOs in SaaS startups is 175k per year, with a range from 175k to 450k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for COOs in SaaS startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

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9 years

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The average salary for a COO in SaaS startups is $175,000, which is 36.7% higher than the average salary of $128,000 in SaaS startups. COO salaries in SaaS are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$266,667/yr

Range $175k - $450k

Average

$175,000/yr

Range $175k - $175k

Below Average

$175,000/yr

Range $175k - $175k


Top Locations

The highest average salary a COO in SaaS can get in , that is $0. This pay is 100.0% lower than the average COO salary in SaaS startups, which is $175,000. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: . Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
 

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a COO in SaaS can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $150,000. This pay is 17.2% higher than the average salary in SaaS startups, which is $128,000. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.