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Chief Operating Officer jobs.

14 roles open across 13 companies - closed listings pulled, and pay shown exactly as the employer posted it. Apply to any of them with one LandEarly profile, tailored per posting.

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3 posted this week · 13 companies hiring

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How old the open roles are, not how many get posted - our board coverage has grown over the last year, so a week-by-week series would measure us rather than the market. Snapshot taken September 2026.

14Open roles
3Posted this week
13Companies hiring
3Listings stating pay

14 open chief operating officer roles across 13 companies, with 3 posted this week. Top hiring: New York University, Airwallex, Emory University.

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Open to remote only? 4 of the 6 chief operating officer listings that publish a work model came back remote-first. The other 8 say nothing either way - that field is one only some boards publish.

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What the listings actually printed.

Every figure here comes from a live posting with a stated annual base range. Nothing is modelled, inferred, or averaged in from a survey - which is also why the sample is smaller than the board.

3 of the 14 open chief operating officer listings state an annual base range - short of the 5 we require before publishing percentiles. The chief operating officer salary guide reads a rolling 90-day window, which is a wider sample than the roles open today.

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About Chief Operating Officer roles

The Chief Operating Officer job market currently shows 17 open positions across 15 hiring companies, based on available postings data. Of these, 3 roles were posted within the past week, indicating some ongoing activity in the market. This is a relatively small and specialized segment of the executive job market, reflecting the senior nature of the COO role, which typically has a limited number of openings at any given time compared to more junior positions. The organizations currently listed as top hirers include Emory University, New York University, Verse Medical, Squarespace, and University of Wisconsin-Madison, spanning both higher education institutions and private sector companies, suggesting that demand for COO talent exists across a range of industry types. Regarding compensation, too few current listings disclose a specific pay range to support a reliable median figure for this role. Job seekers interested in specific salary expectations should consult individual job listings directly, as compensation details vary and are often negotiated based on organizational size, sector, and candidate experience at the executive level. Given the limited number of total openings relative to the seniority and specialization required for COO roles, candidates should expect this to be a competitive segment of the job market. Those pursuing COO opportunities may benefit from monitoring postings closely, given the relatively low weekly volume of new listings, and from tailoring applications to the specific operational needs and industry context of each hiring organization. Overall, the data suggests a modest but active market for COO talent, concentrated among a small number of employers, with education-sector institutions notably represented among current top hirers alongside technology and healthcare-adjacent organizations.

What skills are in demand for Chief Operating Officer roles?

Based on current postings, COO roles generally emphasize operational leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional management experience, though the specific data available does not break down individual skill requirements. According to available data, candidates should review individual job listings for detailed skill and qualification expectations, as these can vary significantly by organization and sector.

What is the salary range for Chief Operating Officer positions?

Too few current postings disclose a specific pay range to support a published median salary for this role. Based on current postings data, job seekers are encouraged to review individual listings directly for any available compensation details, as this information varies by employer and is not consistently disclosed.

Which companies are currently hiring Chief Operating Officers?

According to available data, top hiring organizations currently include Emory University, New York University, Verse Medical, Squarespace, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. This list reflects a mix of higher education institutions and private companies actively posting COO openings based on current market data.

How competitive is the Chief Operating Officer job market right now?

With only 17 open positions across 15 companies and just 3 new roles posted this week, the market for COO positions appears relatively limited in volume based on current data. This suggests a competitive landscape given the small number of available openings relative to the seniority of the role, according to available postings information.

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