What is the median salary for CTO in Chicago?

The median salary for CTO in Chicago is USD 148,700 - USD 223,100 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 150,000 - USD 200,000, while in Chicago it is USD 170,938 - USD 237,119.

CTO Salary in United States

CTO Salary in Chicago

Based on 145 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$170,938 - $237,119

Median salary

$148,700 - $223,100

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$77K

25th percentile$125K

Median$149K

75th percentile$275K

90th percentile$279K

50% of professionals earn between $125,175 - $275,000 USD

The median salary is $148,700

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

170,938 - 237,119

Median salary

148,700 - 223,100

145 job openings

United States

Average salary

150,000 - 200,000

Median salary

150,000 - 200,000

8,337 job openings

Other cities

New York947 job openings

San Francisco617 job openings

Austin192 job openings

Boston191 job openings

Eastern184 job openings

Los Angeles174 job openings

Seattle149 job openings

Brooklyn129 job openings

Dallas109 job openings

Northern99 job openings

Oklahoma City86 job openings

Atlanta79 job openings

Palo Alto53 job openings

Columbus52 job openings

Santa Clara49 job openings

Washington49 job openings

Houston48 job openings

California47 job openings

Irving47 job openings

Nashville46 job openings

Charlotte42 job openings

San Diego37 job openings

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The average salary for a CTO in Chicago, United States is USD 170,938 - USD 237,119 per year in 2026, based on 145 job listings.

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