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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$100.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $145,378/year ($12,115/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 21st of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 0 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $208,350 a year — though pay ranges from $103,560 for newcomers to $426,290 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $152,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $208,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $318,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $426,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $208,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $145,378 — an effective tax rate of 30.2%.
| Gross (median) | $208,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$38,738 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,535 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$9,699 |
| Take-home (annual) | $145,378 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $12,115 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in Wisconsin?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in Wisconsin is $208,350 per year ($100.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $152,760 and $318,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $208,350, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $145,378 per year ($12,115 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.2%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 0 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.