The average salary for a CEO in the United States is around $87,790 per year.
Avg Salary
CEOs earn an average yearly salary of $87,790.
Wages typically start from $60,145 and go up to $251,130.
167% above national average Updated in 2018
CEO earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level CEO earnings begin at:
$120.74 per hour
$251,130 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level CEO earnings begin at:
$65.80 per hour
$136,865 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level CEO earnings begin at:
$42.21 per hour
$87,790 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level CEO earnings begin at:
$32.52 per hour
$67,646 per year
10th percentile
Starting level CEO earnings begin at:
$28.92 per hour
$60,145 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
CEO salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $94,572 |
| Texas | $123,000 |
How do CEO salaries compare to similar careers?
CEOs earn 15% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than sustainability officers but more than financial managers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sustainability officer salary | $190K |
| CEO salary | $88K |
| Bank branch manager salary | $123K |
| Natural sciences manager salary | $124K |
| Advertising manager salary | $117K |
| Financial manager salary | $117K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)