Startup Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Salary

Startups pay Chief Technology Officers (CTO) a median salary of $225,000 per year. Based on 21 Chief Technology Officer (CTO) job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $127,252 and $337,500, with an average of $239,326.

95th Percentile
$337,500
Average
$239,326
Range
$127,252 - $337,500
Sample Size
21
Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Compensation Trends

Track how Chief Technology Officer (CTO) compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Chief Technology Officer (CTO) positions in the startup ecosystem.

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