The average salary of a CEO in California is $251,000. This number is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and includes both small businesses and large corporations.

It’s important to note that this is only an average, and it does not include bonuses or other compensation!

The average CEO salary in California is $250,000.

However, there are some outliers. For example, Tim Cook of Apple earned $102 million in 2018.

In California, the largest portion of CEO salaries comes from stock options and bonuses.

Ceo Salary In California

Chief Executive Officer salary in California

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$148,010Per hourPer dayPer weekPer monthPer year

15%

above national average

Profit sharing

$100,000per year

Non-cash benefit

401(k)

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The average salary for a chief executive officer is $148,010 per year in California and $100,000 profit sharing per year.64 salaries reported, updated at July 21, 2022.

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Top companies for Chief Executive Officers in California

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Highest paying cities for Chief Executive Officers in California

1. San Leandro, CA$215,737 per year5 salaries reported
2. San Jose, CA$207,588 per year7 salaries reported
3. Oakland, CA$177,519 per year7 salaries reported

1. Los Angeles, CA$171,040 per year11 salaries reported
2. Fresno, CA$159,362 per year5 salaries reported
3. San Francisco, CA$153,509 per year6 salaries reported

1. Sacramento, CA$149,034 per year8 salaries reported
2. Irvine, CA$137,784 per year5 salaries reported
3. San Diego, CA$129,345 per year5 salaries reported