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Chief Technology Officer Salary in Las Vegas

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$248,394/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $196,196 – $314,479

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100

Key insights for Chief Technology Officers in Las Vegas

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊAfter a simplified take-home estimate, $248K nets about $166K/yr β€” roughly $133K/yr left after typical single-person living costs here.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Chief Technology Officer reaches about $348K β€” a +40% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Chief Technology Officers in Las Vegas typically earn $196K–$314K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $248K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $389K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Chief Technology Officer Salary Analysis β€” Las Vegas

Chief Technology Officers in Las Vegas earn a median salary of $248K, which is 16% above the national median of $215K. Strong regional demand for chief technology officers contributes to above-average wages here.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Las Vegas.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Las Vegas's cost of living is at the US average. Your $248K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $248K in a city with average US living costs.

$248K
Nominal salary
0%
CoL vs US avg
$248K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Las Vegas

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$158,589

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$196,196

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$248,394

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$314,479

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$389,053

Staff / principal / lead

+2%
vs US avg
+18%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 20, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$248K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’29%
Take-home$177K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$177K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$92K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
58/100
Moderate
Job demand growth+18%
Automation riskLow

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $248K a good salary for Chief Technology Officer in Las Vegas?

Based on BLS data for 248,394 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $159KΒ·Median: $248KΒ·Top 10%: $389K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $248K for Chief Technology Officers in Las Vegas

+3%
Steady demand for Chief Technology Officers
Consistent hiring demand keeps wages competitive.
+35%
Occupation skill premium
Chief Technology Officers earn well above the national average due to specialized skills required.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Chief Technology Officer Salary by Experience Level in Las Vegas

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$161,456$13,455$78
Junior22 yrs$203,683$16,974$98
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$233,490$19,458$112
Senior66 yrs$268,266$22,356$129
Staff1010 yrs$347,752$28,979$167
Principal1414 yrs$417,302$34,775$201
Distinguished1818 yrs$434,690$36,224$209

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Chief Technology Officer

Estimated premium above the Las Vegas median based on market demand

Technology Strategy+4% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr
Leadership+8% β‰ˆ +$20K/yr
Cloud Architecture+4% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr
Budgeting+4% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr
Innovation+4% β‰ˆ +$10K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$60K/yr
Highest single skill
Technology Strategy +4%
Technology Strategy+4% Β· +$10K/yr
Leadership+8% Β· +$20K/yr
Cloud Architecture+4% Β· +$10K/yr
Budgeting+4% Β· +$10K/yr
Innovation+4% Β· +$10K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Chief Technology Officer Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

C58/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+18%/yr
AI Displacement Risk18% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+2.2%/yr
Moderate: Solid career with steady demand. Upskill continuously to stay above automation floor.
$259K
In 2 yrs
$277K
In 5 yrs
$309K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Chief Technology Officer

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$349K–$399K
per year
Base (66%)Bonus (13%)Equity (6%)Benefits (15%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$248,394
Annual Bonus
Typical: 10–30% of base
$49,679
Equity (annualised)
~9% of base β€” RSUs/options
$21,113
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$54,647
Total Comp (mid)
$373,833

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Chief Technology Officers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Chief Technology Officer Salaries by City

How Las Vegas, NV stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Las Vegas, NV (current)$248,394$314,479++2%
New York, NY$349,147$442,037++44%
San Francisco, CA$412,477$522,216++70%
Seattle, WA$350,702$444,005++44%
Austin, TX$269,106$340,701++11%
Boston, MA$339,389$429,683++40%
Chicago, IL$275,161$348,367++13%
Los Angeles, CA$345,591$437,535++42%
Denver, CO$284,502$360,193++17%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Chief Technology Officer salary in Las Vegas, NV?

The median Chief Technology Officer salary in Las Vegas, NV is $248K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $314K+ per year.

What is a good Chief Technology Officer salary in Las Vegas, NV?

The 75th percentile ($314K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($248K) is above-average for this role in Las Vegas, NV.

How much does a Chief Technology Officer earn per hour in Las Vegas, NV?

Based on the median annual salary of $248K, a Chief Technology Officer in Las Vegas, NV earns approximately $119/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$151/hr.

Is Las Vegas, NV a good market for Chief Technology Officers?

Las Vegas, NV pays 2% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Chief Technology Officers is growing 18% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Chief Technology Officer salary in Las Vegas, NV?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($314K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Las Vegas figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Las Vegas, Official Salary uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

What a Chief Technology Officer salary really means in Las Vegas

Take-home pay, rent affordability, and remote benchmarking β€” on the $248,394 median.

Estimated take-home

$176,891/yr

β‰ˆ $14,741/month net

Gross median
$248,394
Income tax
βˆ’$52,501
Social / FICA
βˆ’$19,002
Effective rate
29%

Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies. Single-filer estimate β€” not tax advice.

Rent affordability

8%

of take-home on a typical 1-bed (~$1,176/mo)

The 30% rule says housing should stay under 30% of take-home. Here it's comfortably within that line. After all living costs (~$2,800/mo), roughly $11,941/mo is left to save or invest.

Cost-of-living estimate for Las Vegas; rent β‰ˆ 42% of budget.

Remote vs onsite

$243,137–$248,394

typical fully-remote benchmark range

Onsite Chief Technology Officers in Las Vegas earn the local median of $248,394. Fully-remote roles are usually benchmarked between the US median ($243,137) and the local rate β€” employers increasingly set remote pay by national or regional bands, not your city.

Compare all Chief Technology Officer markets β†’
βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Chief Technology Officer

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-25%
~$186K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$219K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$248K
Master's Degree
+25%
~$310K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$293K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+45%
~$360K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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$248K
Market median
$314K
P75 target
$389K
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Chief Technology Officer in Las Vegas β€” Distribution
P10
$159K
P25
$196K
P50
$248K
P75
$314K
P90
$389K
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