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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$57.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $88,747/year ($7,396/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 46th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 47% below the national average. Of the 3,550 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $119,990 a year — though pay ranges from $49,830 for newcomers to $330,480 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $119,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $196,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $330,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,550 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $119,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $88,747 — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
| Gross (median) | $119,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,568 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,179 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$4,496 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,747 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,396 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Arkansas?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Arkansas is $119,990 per year ($57.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,580 and $196,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $119,990, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $88,747 per year ($7,396 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 3,550 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.