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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Vermont (2026)
$84.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $121,005/year ($10,084/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 30th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 360 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $175,070 a year — though pay ranges from $108,300 for newcomers to $428,080 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $108,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $138,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $175,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $303,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $428,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 360 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Vermont (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $175,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $121,005 — an effective tax rate of 30.9%.
| Gross (median) | $175,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$30,751 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,393 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$9,921 |
| Take-home (annual) | $121,005 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,084 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Vermont?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Vermont is $175,070 per year ($84.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $138,160 and $303,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $175,070, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $121,005 per year ($10,084 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.9%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 360 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.