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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Montana (2026)
$87.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $126,954/year ($10,580/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 26th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 670 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $182,340 a year — though pay ranges from $73,970 for newcomers to $432,240 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $104,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $182,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $312,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $432,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 670 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Montana (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $182,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $126,954 — an effective tax rate of 30.4%.
| Gross (median) | $182,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$32,496 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,949 |
| Montana state income tax | −$8,941 |
| Take-home (annual) | $126,954 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,580 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Montana?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Montana is $182,340 per year ($87.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $104,490 and $312,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Montana?
- On the median salary of $182,340, a single filer in Montana takes home about $126,954 per year ($10,580 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.4%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 670 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.