What is the median salary for CEO in Chicago?

The median salary for CEO in Chicago is USD 107,700 - USD 133,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for CEO in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 100,000, while in Chicago it is USD 129,720 - USD 185,700.

CEO Salary in United States

CEO Salary in Chicago

Based on 234 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$129,720 - $185,700

Median salary

$107,700 - $133,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$65K

25th percentile$88K

Median$108K

75th percentile$154K

90th percentile$263K

50% of professionals earn between $87,500 - $154,225 USD

The median salary is $107,700

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

129,720 - 185,700

Median salary

107,700 - 133,000

234 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 100,000

Median salary

70,000 - 100,000

12,722 job openings

Other cities

New York1,210 job openings

San Francisco580 job openings

Los Angeles283 job openings

Austin264 job openings

Boston211 job openings

Washington180 job openings

Seattle153 job openings

Dallas128 job openings

Miami123 job openings

Atlanta101 job openings

Houston76 job openings

California70 job openings

Denver67 job openings

Nashville65 job openings

Palo Alto65 job openings

Baltimore56 job openings

Phoenix55 job openings

Charlotte53 job openings

Orlando48 job openings

San Diego46 job openings

Tampa41 job openings

Fort Lauderdale40 job openings

Philadelphia40 job openings

Cambridge39 job openings

Oklahoma City35 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Chicago, United States is USD 129,720 - USD 185,700 per year in 2026, based on 234 job listings.

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