Chief Executives Salary in Idaho

Chief executives in Idaho earn the most in Lewiston (average $253,830 a year) and the least in Coeur d'Alene ($210,630), across the 6 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chief executives average at $221,580 and the median at $177,210 for 2,920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,630.

Chief Executives average salary by city in Idaho

Lewiston$253,830
Twin Falls$228,520
Boise$225,790
Pocatello$222,870
Idaho Falls$214,490
Coeur d'Alene$210,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lewiston	$253,830	$176,030	$114,190	$173,352	91
Twin Falls	$228,520	$182,470	$123,600	$158,077	92
Boise	$225,790	$172,780	$133,860	$156,430	98
Pocatello	$222,870	$180,280	$128,450	$154,667	89
Idaho Falls	$214,490	$174,410	$126,210	$149,339	94
Coeur d'Alene	$210,630	$171,590	$136,270	$146,701	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chief Executives salary in other states

Chief Executives salary by city and state

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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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