Chief Executives Salary in Nebraska

Chief executives in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $288,100 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($207,700), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chief executives average at $264,120 and the median at $214,680 for 2,510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,630.

Chief Executives average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$288,100
Lincoln$257,990
Grand Island$207,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$288,100	$228,220	$163,040	$195,492	92
Lincoln	$257,990	$217,780	$152,520	$177,568	92
Grand Island	$207,700	$173,690	$135,830	$146,027	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chief Executives salary in other states

Chief Executives salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-1011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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