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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$79.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $121,793/year ($10,149/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 37th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 27% below the national average. Of the 380 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $164,560 a year — though pay ranges from $104,590 for newcomers to $464,030 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $104,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $129,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $164,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $240,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $464,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 380 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $164,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $121,793 — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
| Gross (median) | $164,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,228 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,589 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$1,950 |
| Take-home (annual) | $121,793 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,149 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in North Dakota?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in North Dakota is $164,560 per year ($79.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $129,610 and $240,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $164,560, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $121,793 per year ($10,149 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 380 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.