COO COMPENSATION IN PE-BACKED HVAC SERVICES FIRMS

We gathered insights from 19 COOs working in Private Equity-backed HVAC services companies. The report breaks down compensation based on company revenue levels.

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RESPONDENT BREAKDOWN

• 37% from firms under $50M revenue

• 37% from firms with $50M–$100M revenue

• 26% from firms over $100M revenue

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BASE SALARY

Firms < $50M Revenue

• Median: $253,200

• Range: $200,000 – $360,000

Firms $50M–$100M Revenue

• Median: $244,300

• Range: $100,000 – $400,000

Firms > $100M Revenue

• Median: $305,000

• Range: $225,000 – $400,000

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BONUS

• 85% of COOs at firms <$50M receive a bonus of 50% or less

• 85% at firms $50M–$100M receive a bonus of 50% or less

• 80% at firms >$100M receive a bonus of 50% or less

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EQUITY

• 85% of COOs at firms <$50M hold equity

• 71% at firms $50M–$100M hold equity

• 100% at firms >$100M hold equity

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Median salary peaks at $305,000 for COOs in firms >$100M.

• Equity participation hits 100% in larger firms, reflecting the strategic value of COOs at scale.

• Bonus levels remain conservative across all bands, with the majority receiving ≤50% bonuses.

• Compensation ranges show strong upside potential, reaching $400,000 across two revenue bands.

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GET IN TOUCH

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Contact Mohammed.Vali@Raw-Selection.com
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All the insights in this salary report are provided from our proprietary data

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