How much does a CHRO make in the United States? The average CHRO salary in the United States is $346,730 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $300,000 and $404,520. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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CHRO Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile CHRO Salary $257,455 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile CHRO Salary $300,000 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile CHRO Salary $346,730 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile CHRO Salary $404,520 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile CHRO Salary $457,135 US March 26, 2024
25% $300,000 10% $257,455 90% $457,135 75% $404,520 $346,730 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The CHRO designs and develops an end-to-end human resources function to deliver talent acquisition, training, compensation, benefits, labor relations, and employee support services. Provides the leadership, strategy, design, and execution of an organization's human resources philosophy, programs and initiatives. Being a CHRO builds and develops the teams and technology resources to facilitate regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, transaction processing, and analysis of workforce metrics. Partners with leadership across the organization to provide human resources programs aligned with the organization's operational objectives, mission, and values. In addition, CHRO explores trends in human resources to enhance the employee experience, meet evolving organizational needs and create innovative programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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