How much does a President make?

Updated Oct 2, 2023

Experience

Industry

$315,318 / yrTotal Pay
$180,388 / yrBase Pay
$134,930 / yrAdditional Pay

$315,318

 / yr
$183K$577K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a President is $315,318 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $180,388 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 $134,930 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For President

$315,318 /yr
President
$183,478 /yr
President III
$136,021 /yr
Team Lead President
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Job TitleSalary
President$315,318 /yr
President III$183,478 /yr
Team Lead President$136,021 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a President in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a President in United States. Employers include Google, Apple and Microsoft.

1
Google
Google
$604,939/yr
1K open jobs
2
Apple
$451,917/yr
5
IBM
$418,085/yr
8
UPS
$303,909/yr
10
CEI
$298,424/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For President in United States

1Google$604,939
2Apple$451,917
3Microsoft$450,925
4Amazon$446,152
5IBM$418,085
6Walt Disney Company$348,484
7Winsupply$317,807
8UPS$303,909
9Goldman Sachs$298,706
10CEI$298,424
Total Pay Trajectory

For President

$315,318 /yr
President
$183,478 /yr
President III
$136,021 /yr
Team Lead President
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What is the total pay trajectory for President?

Job TitleSalary
President$315,318 /yr
President III$183,478 /yr
Team Lead President$136,021 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a President at different companies?

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SelfEmployed.com
4.4
PresidentSee 142 salaries from all locations

$191,280

 / yr
Self Opportunity
4.3
PresidentSee 102 salaries from all locations

$182,031

 / yr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)See 96 salaries from all locations

$212,270

 / yr
Google
4.4
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)See 55 salaries from all locations

$596,248

 / yr
Apple
4.2
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)See 38 salaries from all locations

$496,823

 / yr
Self Opportunity
4.3
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)See 34 salaries from all locations

$217,474

 / yr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
Chief Executive OfficerSee 34 salaries from all locations

$207,180

 / yr

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Self Opportunity
4.3
Chief Executive OfficerSee 27 salaries from all locations

$223,235

 / yr
United States Federal Government
4.1
PresidentSee 27 salaries from all locations

$163,837

 / yr
The White House
4.1
PresidentSee 26 salaries from all locations

$162,533

 / yr
Google
4.4
Chief Executive OfficerSee 19 salaries from all locations

$705,728

 / yr
Google
4.4
PresidentSee 18 salaries from all locations

$604,939

 / yr
US Army
3.8
Chief Executive OfficerSee 18 salaries from all locations

$172,528

 / yr
McDonald's
3.5
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)See 18 salaries from all locations

$370,202

 / yr
Microsoft
4.3
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)See 17 salaries from all locations

$477,521

 / yr
Apple
4.2
Chief Executive OfficerSee 16 salaries from all locations

$501,710

 / yr
ABC
4
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)See 16 salaries from all locations

$217,895

 / yr
McDonald's
3.5
PresidentSee 15 salaries from all locations

$281,507

 / yr
Amazon
3.7
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)See 14 salaries from all locations

$478,675

 / yr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
CEOSee 14 salaries from all locations

$203,030

 / yr
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President Salaries

Job TitleSalary
SelfEmployed.com President salaries - 142 salaries reported$191,280/yr
Self Opportunity President salaries - 102 salaries reported$182,031/yr
SelfEmployed.com Chief Executive Officer (CEO) salaries - 96 salaries reported$212,270/yr
Google Chief Executive Officer (CEO) salaries - 55 salaries reported$596,248/yr
Apple Chief Executive Officer (CEO) salaries - 38 salaries reported$496,823/yr
Self Opportunity Chief Executive Officer (CEO) salaries - 34 salaries reported$217,474/yr
SelfEmployed.com Chief Executive Officer salaries - 34 salaries reported$207,180/yr
Self Opportunity Chief Executive Officer salaries - 27 salaries reported$223,235/yr
United States Federal Government President salaries - 27 salaries reported$163,837/yr
The White House President salaries - 26 salaries reported$162,533/yr
Google Chief Executive Officer salaries - 19 salaries reported$705,728/yr
Google President salaries - 18 salaries reported$604,939/yr
US Army Chief Executive Officer salaries - 18 salaries reported$172,528/yr
McDonald's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) salaries - 18 salaries reported$370,202/yr
Microsoft Chief Executive Officer (CEO) salaries - 17 salaries reported$477,521/yr
Apple Chief Executive Officer salaries - 16 salaries reported$501,710/yr
ABC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) salaries - 16 salaries reported$217,895/yr
McDonald's President salaries - 15 salaries reported$281,507/yr
Amazon Chief Executive Officer (CEO) salaries - 14 salaries reported$478,675/yr
SelfEmployed.com CEO salaries - 14 salaries reported$203,030/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a President in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a President in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $446,152, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $317,807, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $285,865, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $281,508, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $269,051.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$446,152

    54% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$317,807

    36% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$285,865

    28% Higher than other industries

  • Restaurants & Food ServiceRestaurants & Food Service$281,508

    27% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$269,051

    24% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for President are Google, Apple, and Microsoft.

GoogleGoogle$604,939/yr
AppleApple$451,917/yr
MicrosoftMicrosoft$450,925/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Business?

Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.

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Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

President

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
President

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Division President

United States of America

 | <1 year

$200,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
President

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$200,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
President

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
State Trooper

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$73,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
State Legislator

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$24,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
State Trooper

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$84,331

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

President pay FAQ

The average salary for a President is $315,318 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 10035 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a President employees in United States.

The highest salary for a President in United States is $437,575 per year.

The lowest salary for a President in United States is $236,489 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a President or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a President.

As you evaluate a president salary, consider all the factors that affect compensation, including annual bonuses and profit sharing — they may increase your salary by up to $134,929.68 per year. Taking into account these perks, about 88% of presidents are satisfied with their earnings.

The average salary as a president is $180,388.42, but that number depends on your experience and education; it can range from $182,884.49 for new presidents to $577,032.12 for professionals with a graduate degree and 7-10 years of experience on the president career path. Some companies also offer performance-driven bonuses and stock options that can increase your compensation to an average of $315,318.10.

Experience, both in the industry and in leadership roles, is one of the most important factors that determine your salary as a president. If you're already working as a president, you can make more money by proving your value to the organization. Maintain a consistent track record of managing teams, communicating effectively with the C-Suite, and increasing revenue. Since industry relationships are key to success as a president, you can also focus on building your network.

Some companies offer salary increases for presidents with advanced degrees. Consider getting an MBA or a graduate degree in a field that's closely related to the company's operations.

When you're negotiating a job offer, point out how your graduate degree, relevant industry certifications, or years of experience benefit the company. After you've been in a president job for a period of time, you can negotiate a salary by quantifying your value. Numbers are powerful — calculate how much revenue or dividends have increased since you started, or show how you've increased operational efficiency.

How much does a president make after a salary negotiation? That depends on your skills, experience, education, and accomplishments. You can typically ask for an increase of 15% to 20%, as long as it's within the typical salary range for local president jobs in your industry.

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