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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Colorado (2026)
$102.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $150,094/year ($12,508/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 19th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 0 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $213,370 a year — though pay ranges from $88,400 for newcomers to $402,230 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $88,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $134,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $213,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $302,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $402,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Colorado (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $213,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $150,094 — an effective tax rate of 29.7%.
| Gross (median) | $213,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$39,943 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,653 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$8,680 |
| Take-home (annual) | $150,094 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $12,508 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Colorado?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Colorado is $213,370 per year ($102.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $134,380 and $302,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $213,370, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $150,094 per year ($12,508 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.7%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 0 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.