Chief Executives Salary in California
Chief Executives in California earn a median of $218,600 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $218,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($213,990)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 34,700
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,790; the top 10% earn over $486,830. Nationally the range is $75,700 to $507,730.
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Chief Executives pay in California
How much do chief executives make in California?
The median is $218,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,790 and the top 10% earn over $486,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for chief executives?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 46 (+2% vs. the national median of $213,990). Living costs are not included.