How much does a Chief Strategy Officer make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Strategy Officer in Austin, TX is $222,165. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $180,840 to a high of $266,215, with most professionals earning between $200,534 and $245,222.

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What is a Chief Strategy Officer?

A Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), or chief strategist, is an executive responsible for assisting the chief executive officer (CEO) with developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining corporate strategic initiatives. Some companies give the title Chief Business Officer to its senior executives who are holding the top strategy role. Today, many CEOs have less time to devote to executing strategy, while at the same time uncertain environments increase the need for professional strategy development. As a result, Chairmen, Presidents, and CEOs in academic, nonprofit and corporate organization...

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Chief Strategy Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Strategy Officer in Austin, TX. The base salary for Chief Strategy Officer ranges from $200,534 to $245,222 with the average base salary of $222,165. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $235,747 to $303,932 with the average total cash compensation of $267,075.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $222,165 $200,534 - $245,222
Bonus $44,910 $35,213 - $58,710
Total Pay $267,075 $235,747 - $303,932
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,785 - $244,306 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $184,149 - $225,185 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $182,974 - $223,749 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $188,604 - $230,634 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $181,354 - $221,768 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $202,175 - $247,228 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
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JOB TITLE Chief Business Operations Strategy Officer LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $207,616 MAXIMUM SALARY $250,100
JOB TITLE Chief Strategy Development Officer LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $207,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $250,200
JOB TITLE Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $287,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $354,000
JOB TITLE Chief Innovation Officer LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $287,806 MAXIMUM SALARY $353,915
JOB TITLE Chief Operating Officer LOCATION Austin, TX MINIMUM SALARY $380,701 MAXIMUM SALARY $481,555
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