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Head of Strategy & Operationss at high-growth companies earn $169K–$226K. Median: $200K. Based on 255 public job postings (2025–2026). US DOL certified wage filings (FY2026): $200K median.
Median: $200K · Based on 255 public job postings · Updated June 10, 2026
This Head of Strategy & Operations salary benchmark is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Head of Strategy & Operationss are operators who keep the company running and scaling. This benchmark reflects Staff-level base compensation at high-growth and AI-native companies.
For corroboration, U.S. Department of Labor certified wage filings (FY2026) show a median of $200K for Head of Strategy & Operations roles, ranging $190K–$225K, across 13 filings. This is reported separately from — never blended with — the job-posting median above.
What is the average Head of Strategy & Operations salary at an AI startup?
The median base salary is $200K, with a typical range of $169K–$226K, based on 255 public job postings collected in 2025–2026.
Where does this salary data come from?
It is aggregated from public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. We require a minimum of 15 postings per role.
Figures are USD base salary aggregated from 255 public job postings (2025–2026). The range shown is the 25th–75th percentile; the median is the 50th percentile. Roles require at least 15 postings to be published. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.
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