Chief Executive Salary in New York, NY
Chief Executives in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $239,200+ a year — 41% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $198,593 take-home, or $16,549 a month.
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- Federal income tax$68,638
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$5,284
- New York income tax$17,486
- Take-home pay$198,593
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 6.85% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $11,249 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $187,344 ($15,612 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Chief Executive pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $164,740 | $79.20 | $115,186 | $9,599 |
| 25th percentile | $208,320 | $100.15 | $143,804 | $11,984 |
| Median (50th) | $301,440+ | $144.92 | $198,593 | $16,549 |
| 75th percentile | $462,490+ | $222.35 | $288,459 | $24,038 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $709,670+ | $341.19 | $425,326 | $35,444 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $239,200+ buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median chief executive's $198,593 take-home pay has the buying power of $176,428 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 less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.58), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for chief executives, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #5 of 11 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas, TX | $239,200+ | $227,744 | $220,918 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $239,200+ | $226,413 | $218,556 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $239,200+ | $201,659 | $196,637 |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | $239,200+ | $186,336 | $186,228 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $198,593 | $176,428 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $239,200+ | $181,719 | $157,179 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $238,440 | $154,548 | $138,128 |
| 8 | Minneapolis, MN | $209,980 | $142,627 | $136,066 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 11 metros →
About the job: chief executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.2% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make in New York, NY?
The median chief executive salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $239,200+ a year, or about $144.92 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $208,320 and $239,200+.
What is a chief executive’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $239,200+ salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $198,593 a year ($16,549 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $17,486 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a chief executive?
Pay here is 41% above the national median of $213,990. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $176,428 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #5 of 11 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a chief executive afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 14% of a median chief executive’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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