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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$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
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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.