Chief Executives Salary in Nevada

Chief executives in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $295,230 a year) and the least in Carson City ($165,340), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chief executives average at $235,840 and the median at $149,770 for 1,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,630.

Chief Executives average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$295,230
Reno$168,210
Carson City$165,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$295,230	$190,480	$117,110	$212,188	100
Reno	$168,210	$124,300	$67,320	$126,238	101
Carson City	$165,340	$125,280	$81,120	$124,276	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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