Chief Administrative Executive (CAO)
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Chief Administrative Executive (CAO). Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Manages the daily administrative functions of an organization. Responsible for the direction and coordination of more than one department in one functional area. Assists in the development and administration of organizational policies and procedures. Typically reports to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Note: This title should be used only for incumbents that do not match one of the…
Reports covering Chief Administrative Executive (CAO)
Chief Administrative Executive (CAO) salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Chief Administrative Executive (CAO) pay?
- 2 surveys publish Chief Administrative Executive (CAO) benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Chief Administrative Executive (CAO) pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Chief Administrative Executive (CAO) varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Chief Administrative Executive (CAO)?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Chief Administrative Executive (CAO) ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Chief Administrative Executive (CAO) pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.
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