SalesUpdated Q1 2026

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Salary
in Richmond, VA

Own all revenue functions β€” sales, marketing, and success β€” at the executive level. Median salary in Richmond: $300K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$300K
per year
Take-home: $194K

Salary range in Richmond

Entry level (25th)$220,000
Median (50th)$300,000
Senior (75th)$400,000
Top earner (90th)$600,000
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What the numbers say for Richmond

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Richmond's cost-of-living index (98), the median Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary buys the equivalent of $306,122 in a US-average-cost city. That's $6,122 more purchasing power than the national median β€” a meaningful real-wage advantage.

Key facts for Richmond

Median salary
$300K
annual
Take-home pay
$194K
after fed/state tax
COL index
98
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.75%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,350
per month
YoY growth
+4%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Richmond 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 $300K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Richmond

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

HistoricalProjected
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$251K$273K$295K$317K$339K201920212023202520272029
2026
$308K
projected
2027
$315K
projected
2028
$323K
projected
2029
$331K
projected
2030
$339K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$300,000+$0
2028 projected$300,000+$0
2029 projected$300,000+$0
2030 projected$300,000+$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 Richmond, Virginia: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary in Richmond, VA is $300,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Richmond–VA 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 Richmond

Entry-level Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)s in Richmond with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $220,000 and $300,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $300,000 to $400,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $400,000 to $600,000 or more.

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

Richmond has a cost of living index of 98 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 2% further in Richmond than the national average. Virginia has a 5.75% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Bachelor's degree. 45% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Richmond (current)$300K98
Virginia Beach$294K98
Norfolk$295K95
Chesapeake$299K98
Newport News$295K95
Arlington$390K148