US - Tier 2

Fractional CTO Cost in Los Angeles

California fractional CTO services: $3,800-$12,000/month. Save $145,000-$270,000 annually vs full-time hiring.

Los Angeles Fractional CTO Pricing

Fractional CTO

$3,800-$12,000

per month

Full-Time CTO

$220,000-$350,000

per year + benefits

Annual Savings

$145,000-$270,000

60-75% cost reduction

Los Angeles Market Context

Cost of Living

High

Index: 148

Tech Talent Competition

High

Avg Startup Funding

$5.8M

Time to Hire Full-Time

3-5 months

Top Industries in Los Angeles

Media Tech

Entertainment Tech

E-commerce

Consumer Apps

Why Los Angeles Pricing Varies

Factors That Increase Cost:

  • High cost of living (Index: 148)
  • Competitive tech talent market
  • Higher average startup funding
  • Local market expertise required

How to Save More:

  • Choose remote-first engagement
  • Start with Starter package, scale up
  • Commit to 6+ months for better rates
  • Bundle services for volume discounts

Available Packages in Los Angeles

Starter

$3,599/month

10-15 hours/month

  • Weekly strategy call
  • Async support via Slack/email
  • Architecture review
  • Technology roadmap
Get Started

Growth

$7,199/month

20-30 hours/month

  • 2x weekly strategy calls
  • Team mentorship and coaching
  • Hiring support and interviews
  • Code review processes
Get Started

Scale

$11,999/month

40+ hours/month

  • Daily availability
  • Leadership team participation
  • Board meeting preparation and reporting
  • Multi-team coordination
Get Started

Prices adjusted for Los Angeles market rates. Remote services available at standard pricing.

How We Compare in Los Angeles

OptionMonthly CostTime to StartFlexibilityRisk
Fractional CTO Experts$3,800+1-2 weeksCancel anytimeVery Low
Full-Time CTO$22,083+3-5 monthsFixed commitmentHigh
Local Consultant$15,600+2-4 weeksProject-basedMedium
Advisory Role$2,000-$5,0001-2 weeksLimited hoursMedium

Remote Services Available

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