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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$111.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $164,593/year ($13,716/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 16th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 8,850 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $232,560 a year — though pay ranges from $118,810 for newcomers to $528,200 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $118,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $162,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $232,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $397,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $528,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,850 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $232,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $164,593 — an effective tax rate of 29.2%.
| Gross (median) | $232,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$45,723 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$15,104 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$7,140 |
| Take-home (annual) | $164,593 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $13,716 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Pennsylvania is $232,560 per year ($111.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $162,920 and $397,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $232,560, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $164,593 per year ($13,716 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.2%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 8,850 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.