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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Maine (2026)
$66.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,310/year ($8,109/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 44th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 39% below the national average. Of the 1,580 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $138,770 a year — though pay ranges from $73,680 for newcomers to $401,950 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $233,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $401,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,580 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Maine (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $138,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,310 — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
| Gross (median) | $138,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,039 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,616 |
| Maine state income tax | −$8,805 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,310 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,109 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Maine?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Maine is $138,770 per year ($66.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,240 and $233,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Maine?
- On the median salary of $138,770, a single filer in Maine takes home about $97,310 per year ($8,109 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 Maine?
- BLS counts 1,580 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.