The Senior Information Technology Executive most often holds the title of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Chief Information Officer (CIO). This individual is typically in charge of managing the technology and infrastructure of an organization. In technology firms (especially software and hardware companies), this individual is often in charge of the technical product execution. This executive typically reports directly to the CEO.
Below are highlights from the data collected for the 2013-2014 CEO & Senior Executive Compensation Report for Private Companies. The compensation numbers are for our entire dataset of over 1,100 private companies. For more detailed benchmarks, please see the full report.
Benchmarks and Compensation Information
| Median 2012 Base Salary: | $130,000 |
| Median 2012 Bonus as % of Base Salary: | 10-20% |
| Highest Paid Industries: | Business Services/Legal, Financial/Insurance, Energy/Utility/Oil/Gas |
Comparison to Other Senior Executives
Detailed Benchmarks and Best Practices
For detailed information and benchmarks on base salaries, bonuses, equity grants and gains, benefits, perks, and company compensation policies and practices and how these elements vary by company size, industry, ownership type, geographic region, and other key variables, please see the full 2013-2014 CEO & Senior Executive Compensation Report for Private Companies.
