Chief Executives Salary
Chief Executives in Lincoln, NE make a median of $217,780 a year, or about $104.7 an hour. The range runs from $102K at the entry level to $488K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.58), which stretches that salary to about $237,803 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,141/month, or 8.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $218K get you in Lincoln?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lincoln’s Regional Price Parity (91.58). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Lincoln
Chief executives pay in Lincoln tracks closely to the national median, $218K locally vs. $214K nationwide, a 2% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,141/month, 9.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.58 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for chief executives in metros near Lincoln, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $228K | $248K |
| Grand Island | $174K | $200K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $291K | $317K |
| St. Louis | $203K | $213K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lincoln, NE
Entry-level chief executives (10th percentile) start around $102K. Mid-career wages sit at $218K. Top earners bring in $488K or more, a $386K spread from bottom to top.
Chief Executives pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Chief Executives salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $342K | +60% | 910 |
| Washington | $340K | +59% | 3,170 |
| Illinois | $332K | +55% | 4,620 |
| North Carolina | $314K | +47% | 1,930 |
| Virginia | $311K | +45% | 4,870 |
| New Jersey | $310K | +45% | 2,430 |
| Connecticut | $295K | +38% | 1,660 |
| Hawaii | $282K | +32% | 470 |
| South Dakota | $281K | +31% | 510 |
| New York | $258K | +21% | 8,430 |
| Texas | $258K | +20% | 8,780 |
| Michigan | $256K | +19% | 4,950 |
| Indiana | $254K | +19% | 1,820 |
| Maryland | $249K | +16% | 3,180 |
| Rhode Island | $235K | +10% | 460 |
| Pennsylvania | $233K | +9% | 8,850 |
| California | $219K | +2% | 34,700 |
| Nebraska | $215K | +0% | 2,510 |
| Colorado | $213K | -0% | N/A |
| Iowa | $211K | -1% | 3,050 |
| Wisconsin | $208K | -3% | N/A |
| Georgia | $208K | -3% | 4,080 |
| Delaware | $200K | -7% | 390 |
| Tennessee | $199K | -7% | 4,700 |
| Minnesota | $196K | -9% | 6,740 |
| Montana | $182K | -15% | 670 |
| Kentucky | $180K | -16% | 2,070 |
| Idaho | $177K | -17% | 2,920 |
| Ohio | $176K | -18% | 4,470 |
| Vermont | $175K | -18% | 360 |
| Missouri | $172K | -19% | 2,550 |
| Utah | $172K | -20% | 3,140 |
| South Carolina | $169K | -21% | 1,740 |
| New Hampshire | $169K | -21% | N/A |
| Alaska | $167K | -22% | 640 |
| Alabama | $166K | -22% | 810 |
| North Dakota | $165K | -23% | 380 |
| Oklahoma | $164K | -23% | 2,390 |
| Kansas | $158K | -26% | 1,960 |
| West Virginia | $152K | -29% | 1,700 |
| Nevada | $150K | -30% | 1,370 |
| Wyoming | $148K | -31% | 60 |
| Mississippi | $139K | -35% | 310 |
| Maine | $139K | -35% | 1,580 |
| New Mexico | $124K | -42% | 100 |
| Arkansas | $120K | -44% | 3,550 |
Showing 1–10 of 46 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a chief executif afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lincoln?
Yes — at the median salary of $218K, rent takes 9.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,141/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for chief executives in Lincoln?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chief executives typically earn — is $102K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,116/month. At HUD’s $1,141/month FMR, rent would take 19% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is chief executif a high-paying job in Lincoln?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $218K locally vs. $214K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Lincoln compare to the national average for chief executives?
Lincoln pays $218K median vs. the U.S. average of $214K — that’s +2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $238K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do chief executives make in Lincoln, NE?
The median is $217,780 a year, that works out to about $105 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $101,930, and experienced chief executives can clear $488,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $218K enough to live in Lincoln?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $12,500/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,141/month, which eats 9.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a chief executives salary go in Lincoln?
Lincoln has a Regional Price Parity of 91.58 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chief executives salary is worth about $237,803 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do chief executives get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.