Chief Executive Officer Salary in California
Based on 37K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$220,600
$106.058/hr
vs National Average
$176,421
+25.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$87K – —
37K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Chief Executive Officer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $87,070 |
| 25th percentile | $142,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $220,600 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chief Executive Officer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $212,360 |
| 2023 | $231,080 |
| 2024 | $220,600 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $212,360 | $168,969 |
| 2023 | $231,080 | $173,235 |
| 2024 | $220,600 | $176,421 |