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- United States
Last Updated: May 01, 2024
$461,084 (USD)/yr
$221.68 (USD)/hr
$336,545 (USD)/yr
The average chief executive officer gross salary in United States is $461,084 or an equivalent hourly rate of $222. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $336,545. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United States. An entry level chief executive officer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $280,035. On the other end, a senior level chief executive officer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $775,843.
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Salary Potential
$517,919 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Chief Executive Officer will increase 12 % over 5 years.
Most Popular Skills for Chief Executive Officer
Organization Administration
75%
Implements goals
70%
Coordinates activities
57%
Directs board meetings
45%
Reviews materials
43%
Education
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Chief Executive Officer, the majority at 41% with masters.
Typical Field of Study: Business Administration and Management
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The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 50 states, a federal capital district (Washington, D.C.), and 326 Indian reservations. Outside the union of states, it asserts sovereignty over five major unincorporated island territories and various uninhabited islands. The country has the world's third-largest land area, second-largest exclusive economic zone, and third...
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Job Description
Plans, develops, establishes, and oversees interpretation and implementation of policies and objectives of organization in accordance with board directives and corporation charter. Responsible for the profitability of the entire organization. Holds position of the top executive and principal organization leader in the organization. This position is distinguished from others in that it is the top ranking executive and, in most... cases, is the highest paid executive in the organization. Read More
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Most Popular Skills for Chief Executive Officer
Organization Administration
75%
Implements goals
70%
Coordinates activities
57%
Directs board meetings
45%
Reviews materials
43%
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