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Chief information officer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Chief Information Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$174,965
Average $174,965
Low $103,037
High $297,104

The average salary for a chief information officer is $174,965 per year in the United States. 584 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Chief Information Officer job openings in United States

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Associate Chief Medical Inform...
FMOL Health3.2out of 5 stars.
Baton Rouge, LA
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Information Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Confidental Company
 
$500,000per year
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EchoStar
 
$450,000per year
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Digital Dynamics
 
$442,000per year
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Polsinelli
 
$437,500per year
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Redwood Credit Union
 
$426,500per year
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Caloptima
 
$414,892per year
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Highest paying cities for Chief Information Officers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $233,418 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $231,883 per year
  3. Albany, NY
    $206,666 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $191,207 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $185,092 per year

Where can a Chief Information Officer earn more?

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