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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Oregon (2026)
$164.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $209,481/year ($17,457/month) for a single filer
Oregon is the highest-paying state in the country for Chief Executive (CEO)s, with a median about 51% above the national average. Of the 910 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $341,630 a year — though pay ranges from $179,550 for newcomers to $772,840 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $179,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $217,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $341,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $520,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $772,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 910 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Oregon (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $341,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $209,481 — an effective tax rate of 38.7%.
| Gross (median) | $341,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$82,705 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$17,667 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$31,777 |
| Take-home (annual) | $209,481 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $17,457 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Oregon?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Oregon is $341,630 per year ($164.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $217,050 and $520,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $341,630, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $209,481 per year ($17,457 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 38.7%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 910 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.