Chief Executives pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $299,790 or more. The middle half of chief executives in Duluth earn between $106,360 and $206,740.
- $83K10th
- $106K25th
- $158KMedian
- $207K75th
- $300K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $173,830 | $14,486 | $83.57 |
| Median | $158,260 | $13,188 | $76.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $106,360 | $8,863 | $51.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $206,740 | $17,228 | $99.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chief Executives pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Chief executives in Duluth earn 29% less than the Minnesota average ($246,240) and 36% less than the U.S. average ($269,630). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $213,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $173,830 | $158,260 | $83,480 | $299,790 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $246,240 | $195,670 | $92,540 | $449,270 | 6,740 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $173,830, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $119,266 a year, or $9,939 a month and $4,587 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $121,506 | $10,126 |
| Working in MN | $119,266 | $9,939 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for chief executives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $173,830 buys what about $195,825 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Chief Executives salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 5th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($266,450).
- Minneapolis$266,450
- Rochester$220,030
- Mankato$213,720
- St. Cloud$212,720
- Duluth$173,830
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Chief Executives salary in Duluth: questions
How much do chief executives make an hour in Duluth?
$83.57 an hour on average, and $76.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chief executives salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $106,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chief executives take-home pay in Duluth?
About $119,266 a year ($9,939 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $173,830. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do chief executives earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.48, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.