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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Nevada (2026)
$72.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $113,634/year ($9,469/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 41st of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 34% below the national average. Of the 1,370 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $149,770 a year — though pay ranges from $58,670 for newcomers to $517,310 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $99,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $149,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $279,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $517,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,370 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Nevada (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $149,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $113,634 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $149,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$24,679 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,457 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $113,634 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,469 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Nevada?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Nevada is $149,770 per year ($72.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $99,340 and $279,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $149,770, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $113,634 per year ($9,469 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,370 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.