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COO Salary and Equity in Remote 2026

How much does a COO expect to make at Remote-based startups? The average expected salary for COOs in Remote-based startups is 105k per year, with a range from 65k to 125k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for COOs in Remote startups varies depending on factors such as industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.

105.0k

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4 years

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The average salary for a COO in Remote is $105,000, which is 20.7% higher than the average Remote startup salary of$87,000. COO salaries in Remote are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: years of experience, title, size of company, skill-set, and industry.

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$125,000/yr

Range $125k - $125k

Average

$105,000/yr

Range $105k - $105k

Below Average

$65,000/yr

Range $65k - $65k

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The highest average salary a COO in Remote can get with 4-6 years of experience, that is $65,000. This pay is 25.3% lower than the average salary in Remote startups, which is $87,000. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.
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