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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

$201,438
Average $201,438
Low $106,969
High $379,337

The average salary for a chief executive officer is $201,438 per year in the United States and $25,000 profit sharing per year.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Chief Executive Officer job openings in United States

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Manager, Office (CEO)
StandardAero3.3out of 5 stars.
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
16 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
LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTER
 
$473,183per year

Highest paying cities for Chief Executive Officers near United States

  1. Honolulu, HI
    $242,546 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $232,682 per year
  3. Spokane, WA
    $180,203 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $179,452 per year
  5. Tallahassee, FL
    $175,386 per year

Where can a Chief Executive Officer earn more?

Compare salaries for Chief Executive Officers in different locations
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