What is the median salary for CTO in Chicago?

The median salary for CTO in Chicago is USD 86,175 - USD 118,040 per year.

How does the CTO salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for CTO in United States is USD 120,000 - USD 170,000, while in Chicago it is USD 86,175 - USD 118,040.

CTO Salary in United States

CTO Salary in Chicago

Based on 83 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$86,175 - $118,040

Median salary

$86,175 - $118,040

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$52K

25th percentile$52K

Median$86K

75th percentile$120K

90th percentile$120K

50% of professionals earn between $52,350 - $120,000 USD

The median salary is $86,175

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

86,175 - 118,040

Median salary

86,175 - 118,040

83 job openings

United States

Average salary

120,000 - 170,000

Median salary

120,000 - 170,000

3,634 job openings

Other cities

New York288 job openings

San Francisco223 job openings

Austin124 job openings

Boston100 job openings

Denver51 job openings

Oklahoma City50 job openings

Los Angeles38 job openings

Seattle38 job openings

Dallas34 job openings

San Jose31 job openings

Atlanta27 job openings

Houston27 job openings

San Diego26 job openings

Detroit25 job openings

Nashville24 job openings

California21 job openings

Phoenix21 job openings

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The average salary for a CTO in Chicago, United States is USD 86,175 - USD 118,040 per year in 2026, based on 83 job listings.

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