How much does a Chief Information Officer make?

Updated Dec 2, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$266K - $469K/yr
Base Pay
$156K - $263K/yr
Additional Pay
$111K - $206K/yr

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$266K$469K
Most Likely Range

How much does a Chief information officer make?

The estimated total pay for a Chief Information Officer is $349,575 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $202,102 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 $147,473 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $266K-$469K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Chief Information Officer

$349,575 /yr
Chief Information Officer
$359,042 /yr
Senior Chief Information Officer
$332,264 /yr
Lead Chief Information Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Chief Information Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Chief Information Officer$349,575 /yr
Senior Chief Information Officer$359,042 /yr
Lead Chief Information Officer$332,264 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Chief Information Officer

Some related job titles are Chief Information Security Officer Salaries with median pay of $311,676, Chief Operating Officer Salaries with median pay of $306,846, CIO Salaries with median pay of $269,036, Deputy CIO Salaries with median pay of $258,396.

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 Army, US Navy and US Air Force.

1
US Army
US Army
$162,080/yr
2K open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Chief Information Officer in United States

1US Army$162,080
2US Navy$159,852
3US Air Force$159,582
Total Pay Trajectory

For Chief Information Officer

$349,575 /yr
Chief Information Officer
$359,042 /yr
Senior Chief Information Officer
$332,264 /yr
Lead Chief Information Officer
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the total pay trajectory for Chief Information Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Chief Information Officer$349,575 /yr
Senior Chief Information Officer$359,042 /yr
Lead Chief Information Officer$332,264 /yr

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 $159,852.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$159,852

    0% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Chief Information Officer are US Army, US Navy, and US Air Force.

US ArmyUS Army$162,080/yr
US NavyUS Navy$159,852/yr
US Air ForceUS Air Force$159,582/yr

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.

Chief Information Officer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Chief Information Officer is $349,575 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 321 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Chief Information Officer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Chief Information Officer in United States is $469,069 per year.

The lowest salary for a Chief Information Officer in United States is $266,142 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Chief Information Officer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Chief Information Officer.

Additional Resources

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