Chief Executives pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $401,450 or more. The middle half of chief executives in Grand Forks earn between $117,470 and $233,480.
- $101K10th
- $117K25th
- $171KMedian
- $233K75th
- $401K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $222,820 | $18,568 | $107.12 |
| Median | $171,120 | $14,260 | $82.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $117,470 | $9,789 | $56.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $233,480 | $19,457 | $112.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chief Executives pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Chief executives in Grand Forks earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($225,920) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($269,630). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $213,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $222,820 | $171,120 | $100,540 | $401,450 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $225,920 | $164,560 | $104,590 | $464,030 | 380 |
| 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $222,820, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $162,274 a year, or $13,523 a month and $6,241 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $162,274 | $13,523 |
| Working in MN | $150,593 | $12,549 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for chief executives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $222,820 buys what about $257,111 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 1.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Chief Executives salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($255,380).
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 Grand Forks: questions
How much do chief executives make an hour in Grand Forks?
$107.13 an hour on average, and $82.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chief executives salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $117,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chief executives take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $162,274 a year ($13,523 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $222,820.
Do chief executives earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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