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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more
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Hot Topic CTO Salary

The average Hot Topic CTO earns an estimated $191,643 annually. Hot Topic's CTO compensation is $33,946 less than the US average for a CTO.

The Engineering Department at Hot Topic earns $4,004 more on average than the Product Department.

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CTO Salaries at Hot Topic

CTOs earn $32,664 more than Lead Engineers, and $706 less than Directors of Engineering.

Director of Engineering
$192k*
Lead Engineer
$159k*
QA Manager
$151k*
Principal Engineer
$150k*
Engineering Manager
$142k*
Senior Developer
$139k*
Data Scientist
$130k*
DevOps
$125k*
Developer
$94k*
QA
$81k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at Hot Topic by Department

The Engineering Department averages $4,004 more than the Product Department, and $19,136 less than the HR Department

HR
$143,170 Avg. total comp.
+$19k
Engineering
$124,034 Avg. total comp.
Product
$120,030 Avg. total comp.
-$4k

CTO Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female CTO at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $280,000, while the average male CTO at similar sized companies reported making $265,581.

CTO Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino CTO at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $405,000, while the average Asian or Pacific Islander CTO at similar sized companies reported making $235,000.

How CTOs at Hot Topic Rate Their Compensation

The majority of CTOs at Hot Topic believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of CTOs at Hot Topic say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (42%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Hot Topic

Do you believe you're paid fairly?
31% Yes
31
Does your company give annual bonuses?
40% Yes
40
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
42% Yes
42

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