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CTO salary in Healthcare startups in 2026

How much does a CTO expect to make in Healthcare startups? The average expected salary for CTOs in Healthcare startups is 108k per year, with a range from 3k to 255k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for CTOs in Healthcare startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

108.1k

Average Salary

5 years

Average years of experience

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The average salary for a CTO in Healthcare startups is $108,125, which is 18.4% lower than the average salary of $132,583 in Healthcare startups. CTO salaries in Healthcare are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$199,729/yr

Range $120k - $255k

Average

$108,125/yr

Range $50k - $180k

Below Average

$69,979/yr

Range $3k - $180k


Top Locations

The highest average salary a CTO in Healthcare can get in Boston, that is $180,000. This pay is 66.5% higher than the average CTO salary in Healthcare startups, which is $108,125. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: Boston (avg $180,000 per year), Austin (avg $90,000 per year), London (avg $87,500 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
Boston

$180k

Austin

$90k

London

$87.5k

 

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Years of experience

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a CTO in Healthcare can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $97,000. This pay is 26.8% lower than the average salary in Healthcare startups, which is $132,583. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.