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Chief Information Officer Salary in 2026

Oversee information technology strategy and operations for an entire organization.

Median Salary

$250,000

$20,833/mo

Entry Level

$175,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$350,000

experienced

Job Growth

+5%

10-yr outlook

Chief Information Officer Overview

Oversee information technology strategy and operations for an entire organization.

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

15+ years

Industry

Technology

Total Jobs (US)

35K

5-Year Growth

+5%

Category

Technology

Hourly Rate

$120.19/hr

Monthly Pay

$20,833

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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Chief Information Officer Salary

$291,000

$24,250/month · $11,192/biweekly · $139.90/hr

Chief Information Officer Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Chief Information Officer field.

25th Percentile$205,000
$205K
Median (50th)$250,000
$250K
75th Percentile$300,000
$300K
90th Percentile$425,000
$425K
Top Earners$500,000
$500K

Entry-level Chief Information Officers earn around $175,000, while the top 10% earn $425,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Chief Information Officers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$295,000+$45,000
New York$288,000+$38,000
Massachusetts$280,000+$30,000
Illinois$260,000+$10,000
Texas$245,000$-5,000

Top Paying Cities for Chief Information Officers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
San Francisco$313,000+$63,000
New York$295,000+$45,000
Boston$280,000+$30,000
Chicago$263,000+$13,000
Austin$258,000+$8,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

IT StrategyDigital TransformationCybersecurityBudget ManagementVendor Relations

Certifications

CISMCISSP

Chief Information Officer Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Chief Information Officer from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$175,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$263,000

3-7 years

Senior

$350,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$500,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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