Chief information officer salary in United States

The average salary for a Chief Information Officer is $174,345 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 629 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 30, 2026.

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Chief Information Officer salaries typically range between a low of $102,392 and a high of $296,863 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chief Information Officer include Austin, TX at $241,206 per year, San Francisco, CA at $233,418 per year, and Los Angeles, CA at $224,493 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Chief Information Officer include Confidental Company ($500,000 per year) and EchoStar ($450,000 per year).