Chief Executives pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $384,010 or more. The middle half of chief executives in Muskegon earn between $114,770 and $225,260.
- $86K10th
- $115K25th
- $177KMedian
- $225K75th
- $384K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $201,270 | $16,772 | $96.76 |
| Median | $177,090 | $14,758 | $85.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $114,770 | $9,564 | $55.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $225,260 | $18,772 | $108.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chief Executives pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Chief executives in Muskegon earn 33% less than the Michigan average ($298,740) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($269,630). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $213,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $201,270 | $177,090 | $86,000 | $384,010 | 70 |
| 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 Muskegon
On the average salary of $201,270, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $139,600 a year, or $11,633 a month and $5,369 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for chief executives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $201,270 buys what about $217,545 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 1.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Chief Executives salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 15th 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
- Muskegon$201,270
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 Muskegon: questions
How much do chief executives make an hour in Muskegon?
$96.77 an hour on average, and $85.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chief executives salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $114,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chief executives take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $139,600 a year ($11,633 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $201,270. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do chief executives earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.8%.
- 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 Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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