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Chief executive officer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Chief Executive Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$200,376
Average $200,376
Low $105,960
High $378,923

The average salary for a chief executive officer is $200,376 per year in the United States and $25,000 profit sharing per year.5.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Chief Executive Officer job openings in United States

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CEO of CopterPack
United States
$130,000 - $160,000 a year
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Executive Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CAMBA
 
$500,000per year
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Arcadis
 
$500,000per year
Southern Poverty Law Center
 
$487,500per year
Tesla Solar Energy
 
$475,000per year
Blue Signal
 
$475,000per year
PeopleConnect
 
$466,667per year

Highest paying cities for Chief Executive Officers near United States

  1. Honolulu, HI
    $259,043 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $232,682 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $183,514 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $182,702 per year
  5. Spokane, WA
    $180,203 per year

Where can a Chief Executive Officer earn more?

Compare salaries for Chief Executive Officers in different locations
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