Startup Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salary

Startups pay Chief Executive Officers (CEO) a median salary of $159,639 per year. Based on 101 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $77,116 and $282,541, with an average of $171,512.

95th Percentile
$282,541
Average
$171,512
Range
$77,116 - $282,541
Sample Size
101
Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Compensation Trends

Track how Chief Executive Officer (CEO) compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salaries by Country

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🇺🇸 United States $280,393

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