How much does a Chief Technology Officer make?
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$333,582
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Chief Technology Officer is $333,582 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $172,531 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 $161,050 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 |
|---|---|
| Chief Technology Officer | $333,582 /yr |
| Deputy Chief Technology Officer | $259,021 /yr |
| Lead Chief Technology Officer |
Top Paying Companies
For a Chief Technology Officer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Chief Technology Officer in United States. Employers include AKUNA CAPITAL, IBM and www.undercovertourist.com.
Top Paying Companies
For Chief Technology Officer in United States
| 1 | AKUNA CAPITAL | $419,436 | |
| 2 | IBM | $404,595 | |
| 3 | www.undercovertourist.com | $375,331 | |
| 4 | US Army | $285,677 |
For Chief Technology Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Chief Technology Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chief Technology Officer | $333,582 /yr |
| Deputy Chief Technology Officer | $259,021 /yr |
| Lead Chief Technology Officer |
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$529,324
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$326,224
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$404,595
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$285,677
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$394,975
/ yr$316,735
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$419,436
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$449,884
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$271,531
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$244,396
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$328,485
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$196,271
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$452,180
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$261,014
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Chief Technology Officer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Chief Technology Officer in United States
The top 4 paying industries for a Chief Technology Officer in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $419,436, Information Technology with a median total pay of $404,595, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $375,331 and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $285,677.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$285,677
37% Lower than other industries
Management & Consulting
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Chief Technology Officer is AKUNA CAPITAL.
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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 Technology Officer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Chief Technology Officer is $172,531 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Chief Technology Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1585 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Chief Technology Officer employees.
The highest salary for a Chief Technology Officer in United States is $311,033 per year.
The lowest salary for a Chief Technology Officer in United States is $100,068 per year.
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