Chief Operating Officer
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $9,909 to $12,043 | $118,908 to $144,516 |
| P | $20,938 to $34,896 | $251,250 to $418,750 |
| S | $22,084 to $32,084 | $265,008 to $385,008 |
Representation
Association of California State Supervisors represents Bargaining Unit M01.
Where these jobs are
3 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| California Public Employees Retirement System | 1 |
| Department of Social Services | 1 |
| California Teachers' Retirement System | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Chief Executives across all California employers was $218,600 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $118,908 to $418,750 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)