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Average Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with Product Development Skills Salary in Santa Clara, California

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$239,447
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$184k
MEDIAN
$239k
75%
$253k

The average salary for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is $239,447 in 2025

Base Salary
$184k - $253k
Bonus
$5k - $55k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $16k
Total Pay
$206k - $299k
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Jun 16 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%

Gender Breakdown for Chief Technology Officer (CTO)s

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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