Fractional CMO hourly rate
A senior Fractional CMO typically receives $205 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $81.68. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Fractional CMO pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44.20 | $960 | $91,900 |
| 25th | $60.25 | $1,310 | $125,300 |
| Median | $81.68 | $1,770 | $169,900 |
| 75th | $105.97 | $2,300 | $220,400 |
| 90th | $143.78 | $3,120 | $299,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Fractional CMO rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $44.20 | $81.68 | $143.78 | $205 |
| Canada | CA$35.08 | CA$56.03 | CA$90.94 | CA$140 |
| United Kingdom | £18.16 | £36.74 | £68.92 | £95 |
| Austria | €23.57 | €53.27 | €86.56 | €135 |
| Belgium | €24.63 | €63.43 | €104.63 | €160 |
| Bulgaria | €8.59 | €21.83 | €47.63 | €55 |
| Croatia | €10.55 | €24.90 | €43.29 | €65 |
| Cyprus | €17.48 | €42.07 | €102.57 | €105 |
| Czechia | €12.69 | €28.36 | €44.84 | €70 |
| Denmark | €31.58 | €66.23 | €96.25 | €170 |
| Estonia | €10.23 | €26.37 | €44.18 | €65 |
| Finland | €28.03 | €55.35 | €84.49 | €140 |
| France | €18.92 | €39.87 | €68.79 | €100 |
| Germany | €17.05 | €42.81 | €74.17 | €110 |
| Greece | €13.12 | €29.14 | €48.54 | €75 |
| Hungary | €9.63 | €23.63 | €44.05 | €60 |
| Ireland | €23.51 | €55.53 | €120.81 | €140 |
| Italy | €25.89 | €53.12 | €96.66 | €135 |
| Latvia | €8.59 | €23.35 | €45.19 | €60 |
| Lithuania | €11.02 | €26.97 | €49.07 | €70 |
| Luxembourg | €31.10 | €69.93 | €140.28 | €175 |
| Malta | €10.41 | €24.95 | €42.43 | €65 |
| Netherlands | €19.95 | €47.75 | €75.52 | €120 |
| Poland | €8.88 | €20.96 | €39.45 | €55 |
| Portugal | €15.68 | €28.79 | €64.69 | €75 |
| Romania | €8.17 | €19.42 | €40.98 | €50 |
| Slovakia | €9.76 | €21.65 | €35.20 | €55 |
| Slovenia | €16.52 | €34.16 | €57.53 | €85 |
| Spain | €14.94 | €32.40 | €59.88 | €80 |
| Sweden | €22.87 | €43.21 | €61.15 | €110 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Fractional CMO in the regular role format.
Fractional CMO pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Director | $170 |
| Executive | $205 |
Questions about Fractional CMO rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Fractional CMO?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Fractional CMO is $205 an hour (market median wage $81.68). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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