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How Much Does a Beauty CMO Make? 2026 Salary Guide
By Annabel Norman, Managing Partner · Norman Consultants The short answerMost beauty CMOs earn a base salary of roughly $250,000–$500,000+, with total compensation commonly landing between $400,000 and $900,000+ once bonus and equity are included. The biggest swing factors are brand size, ownership structure (PE-backed and founder-led brands often add meaningful equity), and the breadth […]
