How much does a Chief Information Officer make?
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$306,727
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Chief Information Officer is $306,727 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $187,591 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $119,136 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Chief Information Officer | $306,727 /yr |
| Senior Chief Information Officer | $279,536 /yr |
| Lead Chief Information Officer | $272,224 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Chief Information Officer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Chief Information Officer in United States. Employers include US Air Force, US Army and US Navy.
Top Paying Companies
For Chief Information Officer in United States
| 1 | US Air Force | $258,310 | |
| 2 | US Army | $241,872 | |
| 3 | US Navy | $228,646 |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Chief Information Officer | $306,727 /yr |
| Senior Chief Information Officer | $279,536 /yr |
| Lead Chief Information Officer | $272,224 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Chief Information Officer in United States
The top paying industry for a Chief Information Officer in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $241,872.
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Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Chief Information Officer are US Air Force, US Army, and US Navy.
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What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
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Chief Information Officer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Chief Information Officer is $187,591 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Chief Information Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 316 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Chief Information Officer employees.
The highest salary for a Chief Information Officer in United States is $325,805 per year.
The lowest salary for a Chief Information Officer in United States is $108,803 per year.
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