SalesUpdated Q1 2026

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

Own all revenue functions β€” sales, marketing, and success β€” at the executive level. Median salary in Los Angeles: $489K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$489K
per year
Take-home: $299K

Salary range in Los Angeles

Entry level (25th)$359,000
Median (50th)$489,000
Senior (75th)$652,000
Top earner (90th)$978,000
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What the numbers say for Los Angeles

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

63% premium vs national median

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)s in Los Angeles earn approximately 63% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $189,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Los Angeles's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

9.3% state tax = $45,477/yr

California's 9.3% state income tax reduces take-home by roughly $45,477 per year at the median salary. A Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) relocating to a no-tax state like Texas, Florida, or Tennessee would retain that amount without changing gross pay.

Key facts for Los Angeles

Median salary
$489K
annual
Take-home pay
$299K
after fed/state tax
COL index
163
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$2,600
per month
YoY growth
+4%
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 $489K 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†’$410K$446K$482K$517K$553K201920212023202520272029
2026
$501K
projected
2027
$514K
projected
2028
$527K
projected
2029
$540K
projected
2030
$553K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$489,000+$0
2028 projected$489,000+$0
2029 projected$489,000+$0
2030 projected$489,000+$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 $489,000 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 $359,000 and $489,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $489,000 to $652,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $652,000 to $978,000 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 degree. 45% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Los Angeles (current)$489K163
San Diego$444K148
San Jose$630K210
San Francisco$672K224
Fresno$306K102
Sacramento$384K128