How much does a Chief Innovation Officer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Chief Innovation Officer in the United States is $190 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $161 and $240. Hourly rate 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. 

Chief Innovation Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Innovation Officer Salary $135 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Innovation Officer Salary $161 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Innovation Officer Salary $190 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Innovation Officer Salary $240 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Innovation Officer Salary $286 US February 26, 2024
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Chief Innovation Officer develops the vision, strategy, and thinking methodologies used to innovate new products and services, introduce novel or disruptive ideas, improve existing processes, and create a culture of innovation within the company. Articulates an innovation strategy and defines objectives and measures aligned with overall company goals that add value to stakeholders. Being a Chief Innovation Officer champions innovation projects and oversees resources and budgets. Seeks out new opportunities with partners or alliances that support innovation efforts. Additionally, Chief Innovation Officer collaborates with internal teams and promotes a culture of innovation that encourages and supports experimentation and rewards new ideas and ways of thinking. 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)... View full job description

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Chief Innovation Officer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Chief Innovation Officer, the highest Chief Innovation Officer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Chief Innovation Officer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Chief Innovation Officer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Chief Innovation Officer salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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