When partnering with a CEO to help them hire, one of the first questions we get asked is, “What is the current Chief Product Officer salary?”
Compensation is one of the conversations we never tire of having – whether it’s with employers trying to understand how to align budgets or with candidates seeking perspective on their earning potential or how they compare to their peers.
If we were to distill the comp conversations we routinely have, this would be it: Employers often feel they need to pay less, while employees often feel they need to earn more.
This is one of the reasons that the services of a third-party search firm are invaluable. It brings these two parties together at a time when diplomacy and partnership are paramount for a mutually successful outcome.
Getting back to CPO salaries, here are the current averages we’ve gathered over the last 18 months based on the work we have done for startups and scaleups in the HCM category:
Understanding the intricacies of Chief Product Officer salary and compensation ranges in hiring processes is crucial for both employers and candidates. As the landscape evolves, it’s essential to rely on expert guidance and data-driven insights to navigate these comp negotiations successfully. We hope you found this helpful.