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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Kansas (2026)
$76.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $110,794/year ($9,233/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 39th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 30% below the national average. Of the 1,960 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $158,100 a year — though pay ranges from $51,120 for newcomers to $453,350 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $111,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $158,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $283,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $453,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,960 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Kansas (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $158,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $110,794 — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
| Gross (median) | $158,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,678 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,095 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$8,533 |
| Take-home (annual) | $110,794 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,233 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Kansas?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Kansas is $158,100 per year ($76.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $111,660 and $283,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $158,100, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $110,794 per year ($9,233 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,960 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.