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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$59.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $90,958/year ($7,580/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 45th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 45% below the national average. Of the 100 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $123,500 a year — though pay ranges from $43,710 for newcomers to $302,440 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $123,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $195,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $302,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 100 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $123,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $90,958 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $123,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,374 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,448 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$4,721 |
| Take-home (annual) | $90,958 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,580 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in New Mexico?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in New Mexico is $123,500 per year ($59.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,710 and $195,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $123,500, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $90,958 per year ($7,580 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 100 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 Mexico.