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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Illinois (2026)
$159.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $218,745/year ($18,229/month) for a single filer
Illinois is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Chief Executive (CEO)s (3rd of 47), with a median about 47% above the national average. Of the 4,620 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $331,920 a year — though pay ranges from $133,170 for newcomers to $589,720 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $133,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $186,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $331,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $428,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $589,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,620 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Illinois (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $331,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $218,745 — an effective tax rate of 34.1%.
| Gross (median) | $331,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$79,306 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$17,439 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$16,430 |
| Take-home (annual) | $218,745 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $18,229 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Illinois?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Illinois is $331,920 per year ($159.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $186,440 and $428,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $331,920, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $218,745 per year ($18,229 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 34.1%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 4,620 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.