How much does a CIO make?
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$320,283
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a CIO is $320,283 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $200,818 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 $119,465 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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For Chief Information Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Chief Information Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chief Information Officer | $361,238 /yr |
| Senior Chief Information Officer | $309,237 /yr |
| Lead Chief Information Officer | $312,197 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Cio in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cio in United States. Employers include GE, IBM and US Navy.
Top Paying Companies
For Cio in United States
| 1 | GE | $399,489 | |
| 2 | IBM | $348,843 | |
| 3 | US Navy | $156,773 | |
| 4 | United States Federal Government | $151,277 | |
| 5 | US Army | $149,304 |
For Chief Information Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Chief Information Officer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chief Information Officer | $361,238 /yr |
| Senior Chief Information Officer | $309,237 /yr |
| Lead Chief Information Officer | $312,197 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Cio in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Cio in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $399,489, Information Technology with a median total pay of $348,843 and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $151,277.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$151,277
4% Lower than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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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CIO pay FAQ
The average salary for a CIO is $320,283 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 412 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a CIO employees in United States.
The highest salary for a CIO in United States is $435,189 per year.
The lowest salary for a CIO in United States is $240,212 per year.
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