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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Rhode Island (2026)

$235,360 /year median

$113.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $163,276/year ($13,606/month) for a single filer

Rhode Island ranks 15th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 460 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $235,360 a year — though pay ranges from $113,970 for newcomers to $561,080 at the top.

Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Rhode Island

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $113,970 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $181,270 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $235,360 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $414,180 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $561,080 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 460 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).

Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island

A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $235,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $163,276 — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.

Gross (median)$235,360
Federal income tax−$46,619
Social Security + Medicare−$15,170
Rhode Island state income tax−$10,295
Take-home (annual)$163,276
Take-home (monthly)$13,606

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Rhode Island?
The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Rhode Island is $235,360 per year ($113.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $181,270 and $414,180.
What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Rhode Island?
On the median salary of $235,360, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $163,276 per year ($13,606 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.
How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Rhode Island?
BLS counts 460 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.