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Chief Executives average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$276,500
- Davenport$258,420
- Sioux City$252,200
- Dubuque$240,840
- Ames$222,990
- Waterloo$222,780
- Iowa City$215,120
- Cedar Rapids$203,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $276,500 | $290,870 | $167,990 | $190,559 | 92 |
| Davenport | $258,420 | $205,030 | $157,150 | $179,502 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $252,200 | $220,590 | $148,740 | $175,654 | 86 |
| Dubuque | $240,840 | $212,880 | $130,570 | $168,628 | 87 |
| Ames | $222,990 | $206,090 | $132,020 | $157,588 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $222,780 | $199,010 | $116,870 | $157,458 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $215,120 | $205,340 | $125,150 | $152,500 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $203,900 | $182,210 | $99,120 | $144,663 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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