Salaries › Chief Executive (CEO) › New Jersey
Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$149.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $204,067/year ($17,006/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 6th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 38% above the national average. Of the 2,430 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $310,440 a year — though pay ranges from $173,560 for newcomers to $666,030 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $173,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $207,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $310,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $448,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $666,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,430 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $310,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $204,067 — an effective tax rate of 34.3%.
| Gross (median) | $310,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$71,788 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$16,934 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$17,651 |
| Take-home (annual) | $204,067 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $17,006 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in New Jersey?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in New Jersey is $310,440 per year ($149.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $207,160 and $448,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $310,440, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $204,067 per year ($17,006 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 34.3%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 2,430 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Chief Executive (CEO)s
Other salaries in New Jersey
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.