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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Georgia (2026)
$100.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $144,770/year ($12,064/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 22nd of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 4,080 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $208,180 a year — though pay ranges from $57,290 for newcomers to $517,910 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $109,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $208,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $378,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $517,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,080 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Georgia (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $208,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $144,770 — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
| Gross (median) | $208,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$38,697 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,531 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$10,182 |
| Take-home (annual) | $144,770 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $12,064 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Georgia?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Georgia is $208,180 per year ($100.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,290 and $378,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $208,180, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $144,770 per year ($12,064 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 4,080 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.