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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Delaware (2026)
$96.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $136,951/year ($11,413/month) for a single filer
Delaware ranks 23rd of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 390 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $199,990 a year — though pay ranges from $119,990 for newcomers to $523,940 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $119,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $148,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $199,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $360,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $523,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 390 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Delaware (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $199,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $136,951 — an effective tax rate of 31.5%.
| Gross (median) | $199,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$36,732 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,339 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$11,968 |
| Take-home (annual) | $136,951 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,413 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Delaware?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Delaware is $199,990 per year ($96.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $148,830 and $360,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $199,990, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $136,951 per year ($11,413 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.5%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 390 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.