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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Utah (2026)
$82.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $121,011/year ($10,084/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 32nd of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 3,140 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $171,880 a year — though pay ranges from $72,480 for newcomers to $424,690 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $109,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $171,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $299,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $424,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,140 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Utah (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $171,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $121,011 — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
| Gross (median) | $171,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,985 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,149 |
| Utah state income tax | −$7,735 |
| Take-home (annual) | $121,011 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,084 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Utah?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Utah is $171,880 per year ($82.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,240 and $299,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Utah?
- On the median salary of $171,880, a single filer in Utah takes home about $121,011 per year ($10,084 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 3,140 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.