What is the median salary for CEO in California?

The median salary for CEO in California is USD 215,000 - USD 245,000 per year.

How does the CEO salary in California compare to the national average?

The national average salary for CEO in United States is USD 75,088 - USD 105,263, while in California it is USD 215,000 - USD 245,000.

CEO Salary in United States

CEO Salary in California

Based on 61 job listings - California, United States 2026

Average salary

$215,000 - $245,000

Median salary

$215,000 - $245,000

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California

Average salary

215,000 - 245,000

Median salary

215,000 - 245,000

61 job openings

United States

Average salary

75,088 - 105,263

Median salary

75,088 - 105,263

12,778 job openings

Other cities

New York1,028 job openings

San Francisco591 job openings

Los Angeles295 job openings

Austin270 job openings

Boston243 job openings

Chicago236 job openings

Seattle171 job openings

Northern159 job openings

Washington151 job openings

Atlanta124 job openings

Miami114 job openings

Dallas110 job openings

Houston99 job openings

Brooklyn87 job openings

Denver81 job openings

Palo Alto73 job openings

San Diego50 job openings

Philadelphia47 job openings

Charlotte46 job openings

Nashville45 job openings

Irvine44 job openings

Las Vegas44 job openings

Fort Worth41 job openings

Phoenix40 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in California, United States is USD 215,000 - USD 245,000 per year in 2026, based on 61 job listings.

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