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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$94.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $133,172/year ($11,098/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 25th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 6,740 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $195,670 a year — though pay ranges from $92,540 for newcomers to $449,270 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $92,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $138,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $195,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $313,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $449,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,740 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $195,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $133,172 — an effective tax rate of 31.9%.
| Gross (median) | $195,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$35,695 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,276 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$12,527 |
| Take-home (annual) | $133,172 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,098 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Minnesota?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Minnesota is $195,670 per year ($94.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $138,060 and $313,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $195,670, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $133,172 per year ($11,098 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.9%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 6,740 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.