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CTO salary in Web Development startups in 2026

How much does a CTO expect to make in Web Development startups? The average expected salary for CTOs in Web Development startups is 145k per year, with a range from 90k to 218k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for CTOs in Web Development startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

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7 years

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The average salary for a CTO in Web Development startups is $145,000, which is 35.9% higher than the average salary of $106,667 in Web Development startups. CTO salaries in Web Development 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

$198,667/yr

Range $160k - $218k

Average

$145,000/yr

Range $115k - $160k

Below Average

$96,667/yr

Range $90k - $100k


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The highest average salary a CTO in Web Development can get in , that is $0. This pay is 100.0% lower than the average CTO salary in Web Development startups, which is $145,000. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: . Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
 

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a CTO in Web Development can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $97,000. This pay is 9.1% lower than the average salary in Web Development startups, which is $106,667. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.