What does a cto do day-to-day?

A cto sets technical strategy, hires and mentors teams, manages stakeholder relationships, and ensures engineering execution aligns with business goals. The balance of hands-on vs. strategic work varies by company.

What is the salary for a cto?

CTO roles typically command $200k–$400k+ in total compensation at well-funded companies. Compensation includes base salary, equity, and performance bonuses.

How do I transition into a cto role?

Build a track record of technical leadership, people management, and business impact. Many cto professionals start as senior engineers or engineering managers and grow into the role.

51+ Jobs1 new this weekUpdated Jun 14, 2026

CTO Jobs

CTO roles combine deep technical understanding with organizational leadership. These positions involve setting technical vision, building high-performing teams, and driving business outcomes through technology.

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Salary Range

$52k – $395k

Top Companies

Dev Technology, Altis Technology, Abacus Technology, DXC Technology, Align Technology, ICF International, Inc. +26 more

Job Types

77% Full Time, 20% Contract, 2% Part Time

Top Locations

CA, Reston, Bethesda, Québec City

Work Model

68% On-Site, 21% Hybrid, 11% Remote

Experience Levels

39% Mid Level, 21% Junior, 21% Senior

We found 51 cto jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Reston, Bethesda. 1 new position was added this week at companies like Technology Next. Salaries range from $52k to $395k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (68%), Hybrid (21%), Remote (11%). Top employers include Dev Technology, Altis Technology, Abacus Technology and 29 other companies.

Companies Hiring for CTO Jobs

Dev Technology8 jobs

Altis Technology8 jobs

Abacus Technology4 jobs

DXC Technology4 jobs

Align Technology3 jobs

ICF International, Inc.2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$60k–$85k

12 jobs

Mid Level

$65k–$120k

22 jobs

Senior

$125k–$178k

12 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

1 job

Staff

Salary varies

1 job

Director+

Salary varies

1 job

Latest Jobs Added

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Technology Next

2d ago

Jail Officer

Rappahannock

1w ago

AI Infrastructure Account Executive

Luxor Technology

2w ago

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Nira Energy

2w ago

CTO Clean tech

Corporate Recruiters Ltd.

3w ago

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Latest Jobs Added

TA-Java (FSD)

Jail Officer

AI Infrastructure Account Executive

Chief Product & Technology Officer

CTO Clean tech

Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Group Chief Technology Officer Reston, VA, USA

Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst

Sales Enablement Specialist

Senior Technician, Site Services

Field Chief Technology Officer Reston, VA, USA

Strategic Communications Director

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Jail Officer

Senior Corporate Paralegal- East Coast

SEAL Officer

Technology Lead

Desktop Support Technician

Desk Officer

Junior Full Stack React/Node.js Developer

Data Entry Clerk

Human Resources Information System Consultant

Mid-Level Technical Business Analyst

Full Stack Java/Go Developer (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Junior Full Stack React/Node.js Developer

National Account Manager, Special Markets - Ontario

Senior Security Program Policy Advisor

Help Desk Technician

Loan Officer

Cyber Security Analyst

Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Help Desk Technician

Ingénieur·e réseau junior/Junior Network Engineer

Ingénieur·e réseau junior/Junior Network Engineer

Regional Vice President, Lakebase Sales Specialists

Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Application Developer (Java & Angular)

Application Developer (Java & Angular)

AI ML Engineer

Lead Full Stack Engineer

Technical Support Specialist

Service Desk Manager

Systems Engineer SME

UX/Service Designer

Full-Stack Engineer (Part-Time, System-Focused)

Desktop Support Specialist

Deputy Director of Data, Analytics, and Infrastructure Resource

Salesforce Functional Designer/ Analyst

Senior Systems Integration Engineer (DevOps Focus)

Product Manager, Insurance Data & Compliance

Senior Application Developer Lead

PHP Developer

Defense AI/ML Engineer — Remote Options

Senior Application Developer Lead

Senior Application Developer Lead

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