Chief Executive Salary in Albany, NY
Chief Executives in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area earn a median $180,240 a year — 16% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $124,866 take-home, or $10,406 a month.
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- Federal income tax$31,992
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,175
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,613
- New York income tax$9,594
- Take-home pay$124,866
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.90% state
Chief Executive pay by experience in Albany, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $118,560 | $57.00 | $86,282 | $7,190 |
| 25th percentile | $154,490 | $74.27 | $108,785 | $9,065 |
| Median (50th) | $180,240 | $86.65 | $124,866 | $10,406 |
| 75th percentile | $210,110 | $101.01 | $145,017 | $12,085 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $329,990+ | $158.65 | $214,524 | $17,877 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $180,240 buys in Albany, NY
Prices in Albany, NY are 0.4% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.03× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median chief executive's $124,866 take-home pay has the buying power of $125,410 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Chief Executive jobs are about as common in Albany, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.12).
Best-paying cities for chief executives, adjusted for cost of living
Albany, NY ranks #46 of 55 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $239,200+ | $259,032 | $233,083 |
| 2 | Bridgeport, CT | $239,200+ | $247,855 | $231,935 |
| 3 | Charlotte, NC | $239,200+ | $220,744 | $226,758 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $239,200+ | $227,744 | $220,918 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $239,200+ | $226,413 | $218,556 |
| 6 | Richmond, VA | $239,200+ | $213,626 | $218,302 |
| 7 | Des Moines, IA | $239,200+ | $199,056 | $217,070 |
| 8 | Portland, OR | $239,200+ | $227,767 | $216,055 |
| 46 | Albany, NY | $180,240 | $124,866 | $125,410 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 55 metros →
Chief Executive salaries elsewhere in New York
- New York, NY — $239,200+
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make in Albany, NY?
The median chief executive salary in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $180,240 a year, or about $86.65 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $154,490 and $210,110.
What is a chief executive’s take-home pay in Albany, NY?
On the median $180,240 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $124,866 a year ($10,406 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $9,594 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is Albany, NY a good place to work as a chief executive?
Pay here is 16% below the national median of $213,990. Local prices are 0.4% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $125,410 would in a typical U.S. city. Albany, NY ranks #46 of 55 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a chief executive afford rent in Albany, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Albany, NY is $1,417 a month ($1,702 for two bedrooms) — 14% of a median chief executive’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Albany, NY
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- Sales Manager — $163,510
- Computer and Information Systems Manager — $158,250
- Marketing Manager — $153,580
- Financial Manager — $150,590
- Industrial Production Manager — $141,300
- Construction Manager — $130,980
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $125,480
- Human Resources Manager — $124,540
- Administrative Services Manager — $122,340
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $121,470
- Managers, All Other — $118,470