Nationally, the median is $200,000 — Australian Capital Territory sits $26,045 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Chief Operating Officer salary of $226,045 — after $67,858 income tax and $4,521 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Reported total pay for Chief Operating Officer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| The National Museum of Australia★ 3.9 | $366,094 | $350,641 – $381,526 |
| Canberra Grammar School★ 4.1 | $279,684 | $270,519 – $288,848 |
| Instaclustr★ 4.1 | $245,000 | $240,000 – $250,000 |
| Australian Financial Security Authority★ 3.1 | $241,196 | $231,746 – $250,646 |
| ACT Government★ 4.1 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $226,795 |
| $216,314 – $237,277 |
| Food Agility★ 2.8 | $222,992 | $213,625 – $232,359 |
| Sustineo★ 5.0 | $140,266 | $133,909 – $146,623 |
| Recreational Aviation | $84,969 | $81,189 – $88,749 |