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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

$175,945
Average $175,945
Low $103,667
High $298,619

The average salary for a chief information officer is $175,945 per year in the United States. 584 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Chief Information Officer job openings in United States

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Capgemini Invent - Senior Cons...
Capgemini3.7out of 5 stars.
Dallas, TX
$100,500 - $189,890 a year
Full-time
1 day 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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