Best Paying Jobs for Military Veterans Highest Paying Jobs for Military Veterans #1 Chief Information Officer - $167,200 / Avg. #2. Capture Manager - $164,100 / Avg. #3. Senior Program Manager - $137,900 / Avg. #4. Vice President Technology - $134,200 / Avg. #5. Chief Information Security Officer - $133,700 / Avg. Video by; http://video.foxnews.com/v/4125790806001/5-highest-paying-jobs-for-military-veterans/?#sp=show-clips