Chief Executives pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $115,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $477,900 or more. The middle half of chief executives in Milwaukee earn between $169,490 and $339,990.
- $115K10th
- $169K25th
- $216KMedian
- $340K75th
- $478K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $277,940 | $23,162 | $133.62 |
| Median | $216,240 | $18,020 | $103.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $169,490 | $14,124 | $81.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $339,990 | $28,332 | $163.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chief Executives pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Chief executives in Milwaukee earn 10% more than the Wisconsin average ($252,660) and 3% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $277,940 | $216,240 | $115,030 | $477,900 | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $252,660 | $208,350 | $103,560 | $426,290 | n/a |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $277,940, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $187,266 a year, or $15,605 a month and $7,203 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for chief executives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $277,940 buys what about $286,722 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Chief Executives salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 4th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Oshkosh pays the most ($307,260).
- Oshkosh$307,260
- Janesville$298,350
- Green Bay$283,940
- Milwaukee$277,940
- Fond du Lac$275,270
- Sheboygan$265,790
- Madison$262,920
- Kenosha$257,060
- Appleton$253,990
- La Crosse$239,750
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do chief executives make an hour in Milwaukee?
$133.63 an hour on average, and $103.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chief executives salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $115,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $169,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chief executives take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $187,266 a year ($15,605 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $277,940.
Do chief executives earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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).
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