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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Washington (2026)
$163.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $240,118/year ($20,010/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Chief Executive (CEO)s (2nd of 47), with a median about 51% above the national average. Of the 3,170 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $339,810 a year — though pay ranges from $160,110 for newcomers to $607,100 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $160,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $216,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $339,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $442,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $607,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,170 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Washington (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $339,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $240,118 — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
| Gross (median) | $339,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$82,068 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$17,625 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $240,118 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $20,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Washington?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Washington is $339,810 per year ($163.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $216,230 and $442,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Washington?
- On the median salary of $339,810, a single filer in Washington takes home about $240,118 per year ($20,010 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,170 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.