Chief Executives Salary
Chief Executives in Reno, NV make a median of $124,300 a year, or about $59.76 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $375K for experienced workers.
So what does $124K get you in Reno?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Reno’s Regional Price Parity (101). 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 Reno
Pay for chief executives in Reno runs about 42% below the U.S. median of $214K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,870/month, 23.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 101) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Reno can be a reasonable trade-off for chief executivess who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for chief executives in metros near Reno, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $190K | , |
| Carson City | $125K | , |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $166K | , |
| Tucson | $185K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Reno, NV
Entry-level chief executives (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $124K. Top earners bring in $375K or more, a $341K spread from bottom to top.
Chief Executives pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| 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
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 Reno?
Yes — at the median salary of $124K, rent takes 23.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,870/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for chief executives in Reno?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chief executives typically earn — is $35K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,070/month. At HUD’s $1,870/month FMR, rent would take 90% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is chief executif a high-paying job in Reno?
Local pay runs 42% below the national median — $124K here vs. $214K nationally.
How does Reno compare to the national average for chief executives?
Reno pays $124K median vs. the U.S. average of $214K — that’s -42%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101), the purchasing-power equivalent is $123K — below the national median.
How much do chief executives make in Reno, NV?
The median is $124,300 a year, that works out to about $60 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,500, and experienced chief executives can clear $375,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $124K enough to live in Reno?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,976/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,870/month, which eats 23.4% 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 Reno?
Reno has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chief executives salary is worth about $123,069 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.