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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in New York (2026)
$124.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $173,912/year ($14,493/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 10th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 8,430 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $257,980 a year — though pay ranges from $140,410 for newcomers to $657,630 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $140,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $178,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $257,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $419,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $657,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,430 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in New York (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $257,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $173,912 — an effective tax rate of 32.6%.
| Gross (median) | $257,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$53,858 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$15,702 |
| New York state income tax | −$14,509 |
| Take-home (annual) | $173,912 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $14,493 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in New York?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in New York is $257,980 per year ($124.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $178,980 and $419,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in New York?
- On the median salary of $257,980, a single filer in New York takes home about $173,912 per year ($14,493 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 32.6%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 8,430 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.