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The average salary for a Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) is $137,548 annually, translating to approximately $66 per hour. This compensation varies based on several factors, including geographical location, years of experience, and the size of the employing organization.
In states like California and New York, DCIOs can earn significantly higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled IT professionals. For example, top-paying states report salaries exceeding $150,000.
As organizations continue to prioritize digital transformation, the demand for DCIOs is expected to grow. Individuals in this role oversee IT strategy, manage technology budgets, and lead teams to ensure that IT systems align with business goals. Prospective candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of technology trends.
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The highest-paying states for deputy chief information officers are Oregon, California, and New York. The lowest average deputy chief information officer salary states are Virginia, Indiana, and West Virginia.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $155,366 | $74.70 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $138,115 | $66.40 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $145,433 | $69.92 |
| 4 | New York | $145,619 | $70.01 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $143,432 | $68.96 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $140,629 | $67.61 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $130,030 | $62.51 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $133,016 | $63.95 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $132,776 | $63.83 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $139,087 | $66.87 |
| 11 | Nevada | $128,117 | $61.59 |
| 12 | Texas | $136,123 | $65.44 |
| 13 | Alabama | $129,562 | $62.29 |
| 14 | Ohio | $130,865 | $62.92 |
| 15 | Maine | $129,054 | $62.05 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $130,263 | $62.63 |
| 17 | Idaho | $124,197 | $59.71 |
| 18 | Washington | $130,178 | $62.59 |
| 19 | California | $146,818 | $70.59 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $124,898 | $60.05 |
| 21 | Michigan | $125,567 | $60.37 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $121,935 | $58.62 |
| 23 | Alaska | $132,350 | $63.63 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $123,263 | $59.26 |
| 25 | Kansas | $127,432 | $61.27 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $120,554 | $57.96 |
| 27 | Colorado | $126,668 | $60.90 |
| 28 | Delaware | $130,664 | $62.82 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $138,736 | $66.70 |
| 30 | Illinois | $121,660 | $58.49 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $117,855 | $56.66 |
| 32 | Vermont | $119,267 | $57.34 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $115,451 | $55.51 |
| 34 | Arizona | $115,411 | $55.49 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $117,897 | $56.68 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $113,580 | $54.61 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $115,786 | $55.67 |
| 38 | Georgia | $116,225 | $55.88 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $117,812 | $56.64 |
| 40 | Iowa | $114,659 | $55.12 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $109,981 | $52.88 |
| 42 | Missouri | $115,543 | $55.55 |
| 43 | Indiana | $113,581 | $54.61 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $115,448 | $55.50 |
| 45 | Utah | $115,876 | $55.71 |
| 46 | Virginia | $113,641 | $54.64 |
| 47 | Montana | $115,400 | $55.48 |
| 48 | Maryland | $114,854 | $55.22 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $109,481 | $52.64 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $113,882 | $54.75 |
| 51 | Florida | $107,499 | $51.68 |
The highest-paying cities for deputy chief information officers are Salem, OR, San Francisco, CA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem, OR | $156,684 | $75.33 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $153,655 | $73.87 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $145,723 | $70.06 |
| 4 | Horsham, PA | $143,963 | $69.21 |
| 5 | Quincy, MA | $140,719 | $67.65 |
| 6 | Danbury, CT | $139,019 | $66.84 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $138,905 | $66.78 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $136,777 | $65.76 |
| 9 | Raleigh, NC | $133,495 | $64.18 |
| 10 | Olympia, WA | $131,849 | $63.39 |
| 11 | Columbia, SC | $130,469 | $62.73 |
| 12 | Dayton, OH | $130,201 | $62.60 |
| 13 | Las Vegas, NV | $127,219 | $61.16 |
| 14 | Denver, CO | $126,733 | $60.93 |
| 15 | Albuquerque, NM | $122,116 | $58.71 |
| 16 | Burlington, VT | $119,260 | $57.34 |
| 17 | Roy, UT | $116,004 | $55.77 |
| 18 | Baltimore, MD | $115,051 | $55.31 |
| 19 | Alexandria, VA | $114,676 | $55.13 |
| 20 | Tallahassee, FL | $109,272 | $52.53 |
A deputy chief information officer's salary ranges from $100,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $188,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $188,000 | $15,667 | $90 |
| 75th Percentile | $162,000 | $13,500 | $78 |
| Average | $137,548 | $11,462 | $66 |
| 25th Percentile | $116,000 | $9,667 | $56 |
| 10th Percentile | $100,000 | $8,333 | $48 |
The highest paying types of deputy chief information officers are vice president of information technology, chief information officer, and director, technical operations.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery Manager | $102,213 | $8,518 | $49.14 | 71,475 |
| Systems Manager | $107,156 | $8,930 | $51.52 | 145,551 |
| Data Manager | $108,359 | $9,030 | $52.10 | 147,574 |
| Technical Services Manager | $104,419 | $8,702 | $50.20 | 186,807 |
| Technical Manager | $116,619 | $9,718 | $56.07 | 116,732 |
| Director, Technical Operations | $141,158 | $11,763 | $67.86 | 166,100 |
Top companies hiring deputy chief information officers now:
Deputy chief information officer salaries at Under Armour and New York City Independent Budget Office are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average deputy chief information officer salary at companies like The State of Oregon and Robert Half are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under Armour | $150,775 | $72.49 |
| 2 | New York City Independent Budget Office | $143,901 | $69.18 |
| 3 | The State of Oregon | $143,512 | $69.00 |
| 4 | Robert Half | $143,261 | $68.88 |
| 5 | Colorado State Express | $142,830 | $68.67 |
| 6 | RELX | $142,799 | $68.65 |
| 7 | ZOOM+Care | $142,783 | $68.65 |
| 8 | Public Consulting Group | $140,811 | $67.70 |
| 9 | VitalChek | $140,602 | $67.60 |
| 10 | Mastery Charter Schools | $130,028 | $62.51 |
| 11 | CO-OP Financial Services | $129,468 | $62.24 |
| 12 | State of Connecticut | $127,266 | $61.19 |
| 13 | U.S. House of Representatives | $126,760 | $60.94 |
| 14 | Forsyth County | $124,022 | $59.63 |
| 15 | University of Vermont | $123,834 | $59.54 |
| 16 | Clark County | $123,681 | $59.46 |
| 17 | BAE Systems | $123,591 | $59.42 |
| 18 | Danbury Hospital | $120,651 | $58.01 |
| 19 | City and County of Denver Government | $120,494 | $57.93 |
| 20 | Nyc Parks | $114,005 | $54.81 |
The average deputy chief information officer salary has risen by $30,158 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average deputy chief information officer earned $107,390 annually, but today, they earn $137,548 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for deputy chief information officers over the last decade.
Compare deputy chief information officer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare deputy chief information officer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,000 | $66.13 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $133,000 | $64.03 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $130,000 | $62.36 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $127,000 | $60.91 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $124,000 | $59.41 | +3.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Deputy Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer | Fayetteville, NC | 06/30/2025 | $131,336 |
| Yavapai County, Az | Deputy Chief Information Officer-ITS | Prescott, AZ | 06/26/2025 | $103,111 |
| Association of National Advertisers | Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Information Officer | New York, NY | 06/21/2025 | $190,000 |
| University of North Dakota | Deputy Chief Information Officer | Grand Forks, ND | 06/18/2025 | $145,000 |
| State of New York | NYS Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer | Albany, NY | 06/18/2025 | $172,787 |
| University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | Deputy Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer | Fayetteville, AR | 06/13/2025 | $131,336 |
| Metropolitan Transportation Commission | Agency Deputy Chief EO Officer-Lirr | Fine, NY | 06/12/2025 | $144,200 |
| Philadelphia International Airport | Deputy Chief Information Officer-Public Safety | Philadelphia, PA | 06/11/2025 | $165,000 |
| City of Philadelphia | Deputy Chief Information Officer-Public Safety | Philadelphia, PA | 06/10/2025 | $165,000 |
| Mass Museum of Contemporary Art | Deputy Chief Advancement Officer Onsite) | North Adams, MA | 06/09/2025 | $110,000 |
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