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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$141.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $195,006/year ($16,251/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 7th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 31% above the national average. Of the 1,660 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $295,120 a year — though pay ranges from $156,680 for newcomers to $680,080 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $156,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $203,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $295,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $456,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $680,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,660 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $295,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $195,006 — an effective tax rate of 33.9%.
| Gross (median) | $295,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$66,426 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$16,574 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$17,113 |
| Take-home (annual) | $195,006 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $16,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Connecticut?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Connecticut is $295,120 per year ($141.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $203,990 and $456,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $295,120, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $195,006 per year ($16,251 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 33.9%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,660 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.