Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Salary

The average salary for a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is $152,517.

10%

$93k

MEDIAN

$153k

90%

$239k

Salary

$93k - $239k

Bonus

$5k - $77k

Profit Sharing

$2k - $51k

Total Pay

$94k - $286k

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What Do Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)s Do?

Chief human resources officers (CHROs) hold a key administration position, regularly reporting to the chief executive officer and advising senior staff. They supervise all human resources administration for their company, including any human resources staff members. They design human resources practices and regulations, as well as present any proposals for changes to senior management and oversee implementation. Additionally, chief human resources officers help ensure their organization has the

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Tasks

Manage the day to day operations of the human resources department.
Oversee and ensure rewards programs are comprehensive, competitive, and align with business goals.
Develop and improve recruiting practices and succession planning strategies.
Account for and maintain human resources disciplines such as compensation, benefits, training, talent acquisition, and diversity.
Design, develop, implement, and manage human resource business projects and procedures.

Job Satisfaction for Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

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Career Paths

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Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Human Resources (HR) Director

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Human Resources (HR) Manager

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What Are Popular Skills for Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)s?

Strategic Planning

$157,553

466 responses

Organizational Development

$162,308

356 responses

Employee Relations

$147,025

289 responses

Human Resources (HR)

$148,134

266 responses

Benefits & Compensation

$149,961

211 responses

Skills in Strategic Planning and Organizational Development are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Benefits & Compensation, Human Resources (HR) and Employee Relations.

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)s?

An early career Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $93,411 based on 24 salaries. A mid-career Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $130,552 based on 57 salaries. An experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $149,407 based on 258 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $171,417.

Pay Difference by Location

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New York, New York

▲46%

Chicago, Illinois

▲38%

Los Angeles, California

▲33%

San Francisco, California

▲28%

Boston, Massachusetts

▲20%

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

▲15%

Washington, District of Columbia

▲8%

Employees with Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) in their job title in New York, New York earn an average of 46.3% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Chicago, Illinois (37.7% more) and Los Angeles, California (32.6% more).