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Salary Guide

Chief Executive Officer Salary in United States

Based on 25,589 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$120,000 - $175,000
Median salary
$120,000 - $175,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K
25th percentile$75K
Median$120K
75th percentile$175K
90th percentile$201K

50% of professionals earn between $75,000 - $175,000 USD

The median salary is $120,000

Top cities

New York1,171 job openings
Chicago435 job openings
Las Vegas338 job openings
San Francisco295 job openings
Washington232 job openings
Denver213 job openings
Los Angeles179 job openings
Phoenix173 job openings
Boston167 job openings
San Diego164 job openings
Atlanta162 job openings
Springfield162 job openings
Houston160 job openings
Kentucky147 job openings
Seattle139 job openings
Austin138 job openings
Brooklyn137 job openings
Charlotte125 job openings
Eastern123 job openings
Washington D.c.115 job openings
Philadelphia106 job openings
Arlington97 job openings
Richmond93 job openings
Miami91 job openings
San Antonio86 job openings

Chief Executive Officer

25,589 job openings

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The average salary for a Chief Executive Officer in United States is USD 120,000 - USD 175,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 147,500 per year, based on 25,589 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chief Executive Officer job opportunities in United States are New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Washington. New York leads with 1,171 job openings.

Explore 25,589 Chief Executive Officer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.