Chief Executive Salary
Updated on: Jan 14, 2026
How much does a Chief Executive make?
The average Chief Executive in the US makes $247,882.
The average bonus for a Chief Executive is $9 which represents 0% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
Chief Executives make the most in San Jose, CA at $489,414
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Greensboro
Yearly Salary reported $350,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Female
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Tampa
Yearly Salary reported $130,000
How would you rate your CEO?
The majority of people who work as Chief Executive say “10” when asked the question “How would you rate your CEO?”
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