As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CEO in India is ₹ 1,12,09,500, with an hourly rate of ₹ 5,389, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 89,51,000 to ₹ 1,49,26,000, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 89,51,000
50TH(Median)   ₹ 1,12,09,500
75TH   ₹ 1,49,26,000
CEO Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CEO Salary ₹ 89,51,000 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CEO Salary ₹ 1,12,09,500 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CEO Salary ₹ 1,49,26,000 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a CEO Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CEO salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CEO is about ₹ 1,12,09,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 5,389, a monthly salary of about ₹ 9,34,125, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 2,15,567. Click the switch button below to see more details about CEO hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CEOs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CEO's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 2,43,788 - ₹ 2,53,993, while Intermediate make ₹ 2,45,212 - ₹ 2,55,179, Senior earn ₹ 2,47,348 - ₹ 2,56,840, Specialist earn ₹ 2,50,670 - ₹ 2,59,925, Expert can reach ₹ 2,54,467 - ₹ 2,67,546 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CEO ₹ 2,50,670
Intermediate Level CEO ₹ 2,52,094
Senior Level CEO ₹ 2,53,993
Specialist Level CEO ₹ 2,56,840
Expert Level CEO ₹ 2,60,400
₹ 2,50,670 0 yr
₹ 2,52,094 < 2 yrs
₹ 2,53,993 2-4 yrs
₹ 2,56,840 5-8 yrs
₹ 2,60,400 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 98%
Intermediate Level 98%
Senior Level 98%
Specialist Level 98%
Expert Level 98%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for CEO?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for CEO are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 1,21,48,199 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 1,04,69,804, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 1,01,78,709 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Executive Officer or CEO?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Executive Officer makes more than a CEO. A Chief Executive Officer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 3,14,26,440. And a CEO earns an average annual salary of ₹ 1,12,09,500.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Chief Executive Officer
₹ 1,55,65,516
₹ 6,34,40,554