Across 103 District of Columbia nonprofits, the median total compensation for CIOs is $207,114. Each organization counts once, using its most recent IRS Form 990 filing from fiscal years 2019 to 2024. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
Data updated July 1, 2026
CIO Compensation by Organization Size in District of Columbia
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1M - $5M | $118,595 | $141,004 | $172,127 | 10 |
| $5M - $25M | $156,563 | $191,492 | $246,432 | 39 |
| $25M - $100M | $178,741 | $224,084 | $276,507 | 32 |
| Over $100M | $267,952 | $339,309 | $462,374 | 19 |
Top Cities for CIO Positions in District of Columbia
Cities with the most nonprofit CIOs reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in District of Columbia
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$168k
Director of Information Technology
Washington, DC|Revenue: $68M|2023
$156k
Digital Communication & IT Director
Washington, DC|Revenue: $5.6M|2024
$246k
Director, IT
Washington, DC|Revenue: $20.1M|2023
$150k
Director of IT
Washington, DC|Revenue: $4.3M|2023
$247k
Sr Director, Information Technology
Washington, DC|Revenue: $16.1M|2024
$233k
Sr Director, Information Technology
Washington, DC|Revenue: $15.1M|2023