What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Chief Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Chief Operator's salary?

An Assistant Chief Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,606 for beginners, reaching about $52,712 at mid-level, and approach $52,902 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Chief Operator?

Assistant Chief Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Chief Operator roles are District of Columbia $56,036, California $55,824, Massachusetts $55,080. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Chief Operator roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Chief Operator level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Chief Engineer: $298,453; Assistant Chief Counsel: $297,195; Assistant Chief Pilot: $195,607; Assistant Chief of Police: $134,510; Chief Physician Assistant: $111,697.

Assistant Chief Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Chief Operator make in Delaware? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Chief Operator in Delaware is $51,254 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Assistant Chief Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,975
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,146 to $55,819
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,496

10% $41,496

50% (Median) $51,254

90% $59,975

Assistant Chief Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,819	$4,652	$1,073	$27
Average	$51,254	$4,271	$986	$25
25th Percentile	$46,146	$3,846	$887	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Operator Salaries

An Assistant Chief Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Chief Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Chief Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,606
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,303
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,712
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,712
Expert (over 8 years): $52,902

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Chief Operator	less than 1 year	$48,606
Early Career Level Assistant Chief Operator	1-2 years	$50,303
Mid-Level Level Assistant Chief Operator	2-4 years	$52,712
Senior-Level Level Assistant Chief Operator	5-8 years	$52,712
Expert Level Assistant Chief Operator	over 8 years	$52,902

How Do Assistant Chief Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Chief Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,036.
California: $55,824.
Massachusetts: $55,080.

District of Columbia $56,036 California $55,824 Massachusetts $55,080 Washington $54,878 New Jersey $54,857 Alaska $54,786 Connecticut $54,088 New York $53,805

Hawaii $52,899 Rhode Island $52,473 Maryland $52,185 Minnesota $51,790 Colorado $51,638 Illinois $51,588 Oregon $51,395 Delaware $51,254

New Hampshire $51,165 Virginia $50,965 Pennsylvania $50,383 Nevada $50,090 North Dakota $49,994 Michigan $49,842 Wisconsin $49,786 Vermont $49,675

Texas $49,366 Maine $49,346 Arizona $49,315 Ohio $49,280 Georgia $48,814 Indiana $48,581 Wyoming $48,536 Utah $48,465

Iowa $48,435 Kansas $48,192 Louisiana $48,121 North Carolina $48,096 Missouri $48,086 Florida $47,888 Montana $47,782 Nebraska $47,681

Kentucky $47,625 South Carolina $47,423 Tennessee $47,296 Idaho $47,245 New Mexico $46,876 Oklahoma $46,795 Alabama $46,496 South Dakota $45,995

Arkansas $45,722 West Virginia $45,575 Mississippi $45,135

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $51,023
Little Creek: $51,396
Magnolia: $51,323

Lincoln, DE $51,023

Little Creek, DE $51,396

Magnolia, DE $51,323

Milford, DE $51,153

Marydel, DE $51,237

Millsboro, DE $50,809

Millville, DE $50,887

Milton, DE $50,975

Nassau, DE $51,012

Ocean View, DE $50,879

Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,976

Seaford, DE $51,005

Selbyville, DE $50,794

Smyrna, DE $51,432

Viola, DE $51,195

Woodside, DE $51,333

Bear, DE $51,214

Newark, DE $51,195

Claymont, DE $51,300

Delaware City, DE $51,246

Hockessin, DE $51,190

Kirkwood, DE $51,237

Middletown, DE $51,256

Montchanin, DE $51,202

New Castle, DE $51,210

Odessa, DE $51,282

Port Penn, DE $51,316

Rockland, DE $51,207

Saint Georges, DE $51,240

Townsend, DE $51,319

Winterthur, DE $51,213

Lewes, DE $50,995

Wilmington, DE $51,193

Dover, DE $51,396

Dover Afb, DE $51,126

Bethany Beach, DE $50,825

Bethel, DE $50,878

Bridgeville, DE $50,998

Camden Wyoming, DE $51,252

Cheswold, DE $51,380

Clayton, DE $51,381

Dagsboro, DE $50,790

Delmar, DE $50,708

Ellendale, DE $50,862

Felton, DE $51,148

Fenwick Island, DE $50,801

Frankford, DE $50,712

Frederica, DE $51,199

Georgetown, DE $50,770

Greenwood, DE $51,006

Harbeson, DE $50,825

Harrington, DE $51,084

Hartly, DE $51,243

Houston, DE $51,011

Kenton, DE $51,384

Laurel, DE $50,740

Yorklyn, DE $51,206

Assistant Chief Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Chief Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$46,146

Average $51,254/year

$55,819

$3,846

Average $4,271/month

$4,652

$887

Average $986/week

$1,073

$22

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,819	$4,652	$1,073	$27
Average	$51,254	$4,271	$986	$25
25th Percentile	$46,146	$3,846	$887	$22

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