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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Alaska (2026)
$80.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $125,212/year ($10,434/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 35th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 26% below the national average. Of the 640 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $166,710 a year — though pay ranges from $75,870 for newcomers to $428,990 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $121,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $166,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $262,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $428,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 640 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Alaska (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $166,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $125,212 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $166,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,744 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,753 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $125,212 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,434 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Alaska?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Alaska is $166,710 per year ($80.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $121,990 and $262,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $166,710, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $125,212 per year ($10,434 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 640 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.