How much does a chief executive make in Nevada?
$149,800a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Nevada. That is $72.00 an hour or $12,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.00
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,670Median: $149,800Highest 10%: $517,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 25th | $99,340 | $47.76 | |
| Median | $149,800 | $72.00 | |
| 75th | $279,600 | $134.42 | |
| 90th | $517,300 | $248.71 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $190,500 |
| Carson City, NV | $125,300 |
| Reno, NV | $124,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 38. Oklahoma | $163,800 |
| 39. Kansas | $158,100 |
| 40. West Virginia | $152,000 |
| 41. Nevada | $149,800 |
| 42. Wyoming | $147,900 |
| 43. Mississippi | $139,300 |
| 44. Maine | $138,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $72.00 ($149,800 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $149,800 against $214,000 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Nevada rank for chief executive pay?
Nevada ranks 41 of 46 states.
Which city in Nevada pays chief executives the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $190,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.