Chief Information Technology Officer Salary in California

How much does a Chief Information Technology Officer make in California?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Information Technology Officer in California is $385,392 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $185.

However, a Chief Information Technology Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $438,205
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $342,745 to $413,036
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $303,918
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Chief Information Technology Officer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $413,036 $34,420 $7,943 $199
Average $385,392 $32,116 $7,411 $185
25th Percentile $342,745 $28,562 $6,591 $165
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Key Factors That Influence Chief Information Technology Officer Salaries

A Chief Information Technology Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief Information Technology Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Information Technology Officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Information Technology Senior Manager (5+ years): $182,780
  • Information Technology Director (5+ years): $226,015
  • VP of Information Technology (5+ years): $277,760
  • SVP of Information Technology (5+ years): $350,886
  • Chief Information Technology Officer (5+ years): $385,392
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Information Technology Senior Manager5+ years$182,780
Information Technology Director5+ years$226,015
VP of Information Technology5+ years$277,760
SVP of Information Technology5+ years$350,886
Chief Information Technology Officer5+ years$385,392
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Top Paying Cities for Chief Information Technology Officers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $386,055
  • West Hollywood: $385,776
  • Dodgertown: $386,052

Chief Information Technology Officer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Chief Information Technology Officer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $431,057. While startup companies pay approximate $364,546.

Chief Information Technology Officer Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$364,546
Growth Stage51~500$385,564
Established501~5000$416,268
Enterprise5000+$431,057

Chief Information Technology Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chief Information Technology Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Chief Information Technology Officer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chief Information Technology Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chief Information Technology Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$501,009$241.030%
Internet$462,470$222.020%
Financial Services$443,200$213.015%
Biotechnology$423,931$204.010%
Energy & Utilities$423,931$204.010%

Chief Information Technology Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Information Technology Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$342,745
Average $385,392/year
$413,036
$28,562
Average $32,116/month
$34,420
$6,591
Average $7,411/week
$7,943
$165
Average $185/hour
$199
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $413,036 $34,420 $7,943 $199
Average $385,392 $32,116 $7,411 $185
25th Percentile $342,745 $28,562 $6,591 $165

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