How much does a CEO make?
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$417,210
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a CEO is $417,210 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $192,622 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $224,587 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Ceo in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Ceo in United States. Employers include Google, Microsoft and Apple.
Top Paying Companies
For Ceo in United States
| 1 | $591,238 | ||
| 2 | Microsoft | $482,578 | |
| 3 | Apple | $451,452 | |
| 4 | SelfEmployed.com | $431,301 |
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