Fractional COO hourly rate
A senior Fractional COO typically receives $205 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $80.89. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Fractional COO pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38.30 | $830 | $79,700 |
| 25th | $55.31 | $1,200 | $115,000 |
| Median | $80.89 | $1,750 | $168,300 |
| 75th | $127.93 | $2,770 | $266,100 |
| 90th | $193.78 | $4,200 | $403,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Fractional COO rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $38.30 | $80.89 | $193.78 | $205 |
| Canada | CA$35.43 | CA$59.28 | CA$100.96 | CA$150 |
| United Kingdom | £21.85 | £43.23 | £81.41 | £110 |
| Austria | €26.91 | €59.49 | €97.02 | €150 |
| Belgium | €28.12 | €70.84 | €117.28 | €180 |
| Bulgaria | €9.80 | €24.39 | €53.38 | €60 |
| Croatia | €12.05 | €27.81 | €48.52 | €70 |
| Cyprus | €19.96 | €46.98 | €114.97 | €120 |
| Czechia | €14.49 | €31.67 | €50.27 | €80 |
| Denmark | €36.07 | €73.96 | €107.91 | €190 |
| Estonia | €11.68 | €29.45 | €49.52 | €75 |
| Finland | €32.02 | €61.82 | €94.72 | €155 |
| France | €23.54 | €48.53 | €84.03 | €125 |
| Germany | €19.00 | €46.68 | €81.17 | €120 |
| Greece | €14.98 | €32.53 | €54.42 | €85 |
| Hungary | €10.99 | €26.39 | €49.38 | €65 |
| Ireland | €26.84 | €62.02 | €135.42 | €155 |
| Italy | €29.57 | €59.33 | €108.35 | €150 |
| Latvia | €9.81 | €26.07 | €50.65 | €65 |
| Lithuania | €12.57 | €30.13 | €55.00 | €75 |
| Luxembourg | €35.52 | €78.11 | €157.25 | €200 |
| Malta | €11.89 | €27.86 | €47.56 | €70 |
| Netherlands | €23.38 | €54.75 | €86.91 | €140 |
| Poland | €11.53 | €26.60 | €50.24 | €65 |
| Portugal | €17.90 | €32.15 | €72.52 | €80 |
| Romania | €9.33 | €21.68 | €45.95 | €55 |
| Slovakia | €11.15 | €24.19 | €39.47 | €60 |
| Slovenia | €18.87 | €38.16 | €64.49 | €95 |
| Spain | €17.07 | €36.18 | €67.13 | €90 |
| Sweden | €26.11 | €48.27 | €68.55 | €120 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Fractional COO in the regular role format.
Fractional COO pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Director | $170 |
| Executive | $205 |
Questions about Fractional COO rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Fractional COO?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Fractional COO is $205 an hour (market median wage $80.89). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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