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Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer Job Description

CIOs plan, organize, direct and control an organization’s information technology goals. They apply strong strategic planning, communication and analytic skills in implementing computer systems and ensure the effective, efficient and secure operation of all automated data processing systems. They must collaborate effectively with other senior managers in defining, articulating and championing the firm’s IT requirements. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related area is expected, and a master’s degree is often required by employers. CIOs typically have at least seven years of managerial experience in all phases of computer operations, though larger firms may require more.

Typical chief information officer duties:

Overseeing the maintenance of efficient, reliable computer service; support training; and innovation of all technology systems throughout the organization — all within budgetDeveloping, motivating and directing the firm’s IT staff and computer systems to uphold company, client and employee information securityWorking closely with other senior management to coordinate and enforce data systems policies and procedures

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Salary for Chief Information Officer
221500 - 308000
Low
221500
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
251750
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
308000
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Chief Information Security Officer 191500 220750 278250 Chief Technology Officer 189500 219250 275750 Vice President of Information Technology 161500 194500 227250 Vice President of Digital Transformation 156000 188000 220000 IT Director 135000 165000 197250

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.