Chief Executives pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $440,170 or more. The middle half of chief executives in Battle Creek earn between $136,630 and $374,410.
- $87K10th
- $137K25th
- $212KMedian
- $374K75th
- $440K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $248,860 | $20,738 | $119.64 |
| Median | $211,560 | $17,630 | $101.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $136,630 | $11,386 | $65.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $374,410 | $31,201 | $180.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chief Executives pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Chief executives in Battle Creek earn 17% less than the Michigan average ($298,740) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($269,630). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $213,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $248,860 | $211,560 | $87,360 | $440,170 | 60 |
| Michigan | $298,740 | $255,560 | $104,010 | $547,090 | 4,950 |
| United States | $269,630 | $213,990 | $75,700 | $507,730 | 204,350 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chief Executives salary after taxes in Battle Creek
On the average salary of $248,860, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $169,673 a year, or $14,139 a month and $6,526 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for chief executives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $248,860 buys what about $274,859 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 0.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Chief Executives salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 14th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Midland pays the most ($493,680).
- Midland$493,680
- Ann Arbor$341,790
- Jackson$339,550
- Detroit$336,360
- Niles$291,930
- Grand Rapids$290,320
- Kalamazoo$286,560
- Monroe$282,570
- Traverse City$273,420
- Battle Creek$248,860
Highest-paying cities for chief executives
Medford, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($503,650).
- Medford, OR$503,650
- Midland, MI$493,680
- Bridgeport, CT$447,290
- Durham, NC$425,580
- Portland, OR$420,320
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Chief Executives salary in Battle Creek: questions
How much do chief executives make an hour in Battle Creek?
$119.64 an hour on average, and $101.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chief executives salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $136,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chief executives take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $169,673 a year ($14,139 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $248,860. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do chief executives earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($269,630).
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; area Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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