BusinessUpdated Q1 2026

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Salary
in Los Angeles, CA

C-suite executive owning all revenue-generating functions including sales, marketing, and CS. Median salary in Los Angeles: $426K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$426K
per year
Take-home: $260K

Salary range in Los Angeles

Entry level (25th)$322,000
Median (50th)$426,000
Senior (75th)$556,000
Top earner (90th)$718,000

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

Key facts for Los Angeles

Median salary
$426K
annual
Take-home pay
$260K
after fed/state tax
COL index
163
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$2,600
per month
YoY growth
+6.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Los Angeles 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 $426K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Los Angeles

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

HistoricalProjected
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$357K$388K$420K$451K$482K201920212023202520272029
2026
$437K
projected
2027
$448K
projected
2028
$459K
projected
2029
$470K
projected
2030
$482K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$426,000+$0
2028 projected$426,000+$0
2029 projected$426,000+$0
2030 projected$426,000+$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 Los Angeles, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary in Los Angeles, CA is $426,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Los Angeles–CA 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 Los Angeles

Entry-level Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)s in Los Angeles with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $322,000 and $426,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $426,000 to $556,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $556,000 to $718,000 or more.

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

Los Angeles has a cost of living index of 163 compared to the US national average of 100. Los Angeles's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

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
Los Angeles (current)$426K163
San Diego$410K148
San Jose$476K210
San Francisco$492K224
Fresno$312K102
Sacramento$387K128