Chief Information Officer (CIO) Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$152,228 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$83,271 $152,228 $207,634
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in United States is $152,228 per year as of July 2026, based on 45 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $83,271, while senior specialists can earn up to $207,634. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,130 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Chief Information Officer (CIO).

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Chief Information Officer (CIO) over the last 6 months in United States.

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πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Chief Information Officer (CIO) in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 495 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Chief Information Officer (CIO) 45 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 22 0 0
Entry Level $83,271
Junior $132,598
Median Salary $152,228
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $180,579
Expert / Top Earners $207,634

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