The average salary for a CEO in California is around $94,572 per year.
Avg Salary
CEOs earn an average yearly salary of $94,572.
Wages typically start from $60,966 and go up to $329,208.
227% above national average Updated in 2017
CEO earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level CEO earnings begin at:
$158.27 per hour
$329,208 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level CEO earnings begin at:
$76.94 per hour
$160,036 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level CEO earnings begin at:
$45.47 per hour
$94,572 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level CEO earnings begin at:
$33.53 per hour
$69,750 per year
10th percentile
Starting level CEO earnings begin at:
$29.31 per hour
$60,966 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
CEO salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $94,572 |
| Texas | $123,000 |
How do CEO salaries compare to similar careers?
CEOs earn 76% more than similar careers in California.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Financial manager salary | $76K |
| Supply chain manager salary | $60K |
| IT manager salary | $75K |
| Product manager salary | $98K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)