CTO Compensation Trends: 2023 Salary Data from 800+ US Cities

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Our proprietary salary data is derived from analyzing a vast pool of data points across thousands of locations, ensuring granular and comprehensive insights. Take a peek inside HR Signal's Workforce Insights Engine™ at Chief Technology Officer base salary changes over 2023 across more than 800 US cities.

Click above and explore the interactive map, allowing you to drill down to see city-by-city data.

🟢 Cities with Largest Salary Increases

Overland Park, Kansas +19.55%
Little Rock, Arkansas +16.61%
Lehi, Utah +13.47%


🔴 Cities with Largest Salary Decreases

Jacksonville, Florida -18.26%
Chandler, Arizona -14.04%
Charlottesville, Virginia -6.10%


➡️ The average CTO’s base salary increased approximately 1.9% across the entire US during 2023. As of the start of 2024, the average salary across the U.S. stood at $178,688.

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