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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$103.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $150,674/year ($12,556/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 18th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 2,510 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $214,680 a year — though pay ranges from $107,200 for newcomers to $515,360 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $107,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $150,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $214,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $335,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $515,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,510 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $214,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $150,674 — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
| Gross (median) | $214,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$40,257 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,684 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$9,064 |
| Take-home (annual) | $150,674 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $12,556 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Nebraska?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Nebraska is $214,680 per year ($103.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $150,160 and $335,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $214,680, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $150,674 per year ($12,556 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,510 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.