BusinessUpdated Q1 2026No state income tax

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Salary
in Houston, TX

C-suite executive owning all revenue-generating functions including sales, marketing, and CS. Median salary in Houston: $341K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$341K
per year
Take-home: $240K

Salary range in Houston

Entry level (25th)$258,000
Median (50th)$341,000
Senior (75th)$445,000
Top earner (90th)$574,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Houston, Texas.

Key facts for Houston

Median salary
$341K
annual
Take-home pay
$240K
after fed/state tax
COL index
91
100 = US avg
State income tax
None
Texas advantage!
Avg 1BR rent
$1,250
per month
YoY growth
+6.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Houston Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $341K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Houston

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$286K$311K$336K$361K$386K201920212023202520272029
2026
$350K
projected
2027
$358K
projected
2028
$367K
projected
2029
$376K
projected
2030
$386K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$341,000+$0
2028 projected$341,000+$0
2029 projected$341,000+$0
2030 projected$341,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Salary in Houston, Texas: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary in Houston, TX is $341,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Houston–TX metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) in Houston

Entry-level Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)s in Houston with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $258,000 and $341,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $341,000 to $445,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $445,000 to $574,000 or more.

Cost of living in Houston for Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)s

Houston has a cost of living index of 91 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 9% further in Houston than the national average. Crucially, Texas has no state income tax β€” giving Houston-based Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)s an immediate 5–7% take-home pay advantage over workers in states like California (9.3%) or New York (6.85%).

Education requirements for Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Bachelor's in Business; MBA; 20+ years revenue leadership. 40% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Houston (current)$341K91
San Antonio$305K87
Dallas$361K96
Austin$377K110
Fort Worth$335K93
El Paso$279K82