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Stardom Employment Consultants

CTO

Fresno, CA

$185K - $195K/yr

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Chief Technology ... Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision ...

City of Gastonia, NC

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$101K - $162K/yr

Salary : $101,566.40 - $162,468.80 Annually Location : Technology Services (115 W. Second Avenue ... Under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and in collaboration with ...

SPG

Chief Technology Officer

San Francisco, CA

$200K - $250K/yr

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Technology Officer, CTO to lead the technology vision ... based base salary , an attractive performance bonus , and the opportunity to participate in a ...

EUGENUS INC

Chief Technology Officer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Department: Engineering Reports to : President and CEO Position Type : Regular/Full-Time/On-Site/Exempt Location : San Jose, CA The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is ...

Carepool

Chief Technology Officer

Denver, CO · On-site

Join as CTO for our software engineering department as we scale! As a tech company ourselves, this is a crucial role. We offer competitive compensation with sizeable equity option negotiable. We're a ...

SPG

Chief Technology Officer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Technology Officer, CTO to lead the technology vision ... based base salary , an attractive performance bonus , and the opportunity to participate in a ...

GrabAGun

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Dallas, TX · On-site

Based on Experience - Salary + Equity + Bonus Citizenship Requirements : U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders only Position Overview As Chief Technology Officer, you will lead the architecture ...

MS Shift, Inc.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$220 - $360/hr

The CTO will drive innovation, oversee product engineering, and ensure the scalability, security, and performance of our software solutions. This role requires a deep technical background, leadership ...

IO Global

Chief Technology Officer

Longmont, CO · On-site

Working at the intersection of strategy and code, the CTO partners with the CEO to define the ... Benefits Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this position is $250,000-$300,000 per ...

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How much do cto salaries jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for cto salaries in the United States is $166,511.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,000.00 and $195,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cto Salaries vs Software Development Manager Salaries?

AspectCto SalariesSoftware Development Manager Salaries
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; extensive experienceBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field; management experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive leadership, strategic planningTeam management, project oversight
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, large enterprisesTech firms, software companies, IT departments
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve leadership in technology, CTOs focus on strategic vision and overall technology direction, often with higher salaries. Software Development Managers concentrate on managing development teams and projects, typically with slightly lower compensation. The choice depends on career focus—strategic leadership versus team management.

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Infographic showing various Cto Salaries job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $166,511 per year, or $80.1 per hour.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Founding CTO

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Miami, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Job Description STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING. Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Founding CTO Permanent/Direct Hire Location: Miami, FL Competitive salary and benefits *Bilingual English + Spanish required. Position Overview We are seeking a highly technical Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or an exceptional engineering leader ready to step into a CTO role.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys building products, writing production code, and leading engineering organizations from the ground up. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with deep technical expertise and is comfortable spending significant time "on the keyboard" while also defining technical vision, mentoring engineers, and building high-performing teams. You'll play a key role in shaping our technology roadmap, architecture, engineering culture, and AI strategy.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced CTO or a senior engineering leader with the technical maturity and leadership capability to grow into an executive technology role. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the company's technology vision and long-term engineering strategy. Serve as a hands-on technical leader, actively contributing to architecture, design, and software development.

Lead Greenfield product development from concept through production. Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams. Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, CI/CD processes, and software development methodologies.

Drive AI-first product development, leveraging modern AI-assisted coding tools and large language model technologies where appropriate. Make key architectural decisions that prioritize scalability, performance, reliability, and security. Partner closely with executive leadership, product management, and stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications Bilingual English + Spanish.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Extensive software engineering experience with a strong history of hands-on development. Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams while remaining an active individual contributor.

Experience building Greenfield applications, platforms, or products. Strong architectural design and system engineering experience. Proven expertise developing cloud-native applications.

Experience building scalable distributed systems and modern APIs. Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and software delivery. Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical execution. Preferred Technical Experience Experience with many of the following: AI-assisted software development Generative AI applications Large Language Models (LLMs) AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, etc.) Python TypeScript JavaScript Go Java or C# React Node.js AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Kubernetes Docker Microservices architecture Event-driven architecture Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation) Modern CI/CD pipelines SQL and NoSQL databases *Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process

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