What is the median salary for CTO in Chicago?

The median salary for CTO in Chicago is USD 120,000 - USD 159,900 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 141,500 - USD 197,091, while in Chicago it is USD 161,840 - USD 201,980.

CTO Salary in United States

CTO Salary in Chicago

Based on 86 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$161,840 - $201,980

Median salary

$120,000 - $159,900

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$90K

25th percentile$111K

Median$120K

75th percentile$214K

90th percentile$294K

50% of professionals earn between $111,150 - $213,750 USD

The median salary is $120,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

161,840 - 201,980

Median salary

120,000 - 159,900

86 job openings

United States

Average salary

141,500 - 197,091

Median salary

141,500 - 197,091

4,144 job openings

Other cities

New York512 job openings

San Francisco270 job openings

Austin112 job openings

Boston92 job openings

Los Angeles82 job openings

Seattle57 job openings

Northern43 job openings

Atlanta40 job openings

California40 job openings

Palo Alto39 job openings

Dallas37 job openings

Washington34 job openings

Oklahoma City32 job openings

Denver28 job openings

Columbus27 job openings

San Diego23 job openings

Cambridge22 job openings

San Jose21 job openings

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The average salary for a CTO in Chicago, United States is USD 161,840 - USD 201,980 per year in 2026, based on 86 job listings.

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