Startup Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salary

Startups pay Chief Executive Officers (CEO) a median salary of $159,217 per year. Based on 81 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $74,513 and $291,304, with an average of $172,547.

95th Percentile
$291,304
Average
$172,547
Range
$74,513 - $291,304
Sample Size
81
Last updated September 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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