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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Missouri (2026)
$82.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $121,885/year ($10,157/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 31st of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 2,550 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $172,320 a year — though pay ranges from $75,040 for newcomers to $416,060 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $111,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $172,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $275,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $416,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,550 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Missouri (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $172,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $121,885 — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
| Gross (median) | $172,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$30,091 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,182 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$7,162 |
| Take-home (annual) | $121,885 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,157 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Missouri?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Missouri is $172,320 per year ($82.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $111,070 and $275,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $172,320, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $121,885 per year ($10,157 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 2,550 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.