▲20%
RM 250,000
Avg. Base Salary (MYR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (MYR)
10%
MYR 20k
MEDIAN
MYR 250k
90%
MYR 487k
The average salary for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is RM 250,000 in 2025
Base Salary
RM 20k - RM 487k
Bonus
RM 2 - RM 198k
Profit Sharing
RM 0 - RM 100k
Total Pay
RM 20k - RM 629k
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Medical
100%
Dental
69%
Vision
31%
Gender Breakdown for Chief Information Officer (CIO)s
Male
81.8%
Female
18.2%
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FAQs About Chief Information Officer (CIO)s
What is the highest pay for Chief Information Officer (CIO)s?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is MYR 487k / year
What is the lowest pay for Chief Information Officer (CIO)s?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is MYR 20k / year
How can Chief Information Officer (CIO)s increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Chief Information Officer (CIO) that oversees more junior Chief Information Officer (CIO)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.