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Salary Guide

Chief Executive Officer Salary in United States

Based on 25,340 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$121,875 - $175,000
Median salary
$121,875 - $175,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K
25th percentile$75K
Median$122K
75th percentile$175K
90th percentile$201K

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

The median salary is $121,875

Top cities

New York1,171 job openings
Chicago426 job openings
Las Vegas308 job openings
San Francisco290 job openings
Washington237 job openings
Denver208 job openings
Boston170 job openings
Los Angeles160 job openings
Atlanta155 job openings
Springfield154 job openings
Houston153 job openings
Phoenix152 job openings
San Diego149 job openings
Brooklyn139 job openings
Austin138 job openings
Kentucky138 job openings
Seattle126 job openings
Charlotte122 job openings
Eastern114 job openings
Philadelphia104 job openings
Arlington101 job openings
Washington D.c.101 job openings
San Antonio86 job openings
Miami81 job openings
Sacramento76 job openings

Chief Executive Officer

25,340 job openings

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The average salary for a Chief Executive Officer in United States is USD 121,875 - USD 175,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 148,438 per year, based on 25,340 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 25,340 Chief Executive Officer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.