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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

$176,444
Average $176,444
Low $103,957
High $299,475

The average salary for a chief information officer is $176,444 per year in the United States. 585 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Chief Information Officer job openings in United States

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CIO Team Lead
KBR4.1out of 5 stars.
Chevy Chase, MD
$172,900 - $211,400 a year
Full-time
18 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. Austin, TX
    $241,206 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $233,418 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $231,063 per year
  4. Albany, NY
    $209,287 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $188,291 per year

Where can a Chief Information Officer earn more?

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