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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$95.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $148,055/year ($12,338/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 24th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 4,700 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $198,830 a year — though pay ranges from $64,520 for newcomers to $474,740 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $113,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $198,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $307,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $474,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,700 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $198,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $148,055 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $198,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$36,453 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,322 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $148,055 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $12,338 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Tennessee?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Tennessee is $198,830 per year ($95.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $113,110 and $307,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $198,830, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $148,055 per year ($12,338 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,700 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.