What are the main factors that influence an Interim Ceo's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Interim Ceo's salary?

An Interim Ceo's salary grows with experience: a Loan Underwriter IV (7+ years)earns $105,861, a Loan Underwriting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $97,414, a Loan Underwriting Manager I (7+ years)earns $108,653, a Interim Ceo (7+ years)earns $142,688, a Consumer Credit Director (7+ years)earns $206,163,

What are the highest paying states for an Interim Ceo?

Interim Ceo salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Interim Ceo roles are District of Columbia $154,209, California $153,624, Massachusetts $151,576. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Interim Ceo roles make?

Salaries for Interim Ceo level roles vary by specialization: Chair and CEO: $1,090,472; CEO: $730,200; Interim Dean: $157,942; Interim Cfo: $148,576; Interim Manager: $135,142.

How do different companies affect an Interim Ceo's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Interim Ceo roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Interim Ceo Salary in the United States

How much does an Interim Ceo make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interim Ceo in the United States is $139,278 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, an Interim Ceo's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,732
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,910 to $145,797
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,008

10% $108,008

50% (Median) $139,278

90% $151,732

Interim Ceo Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,797	$12,150	$2,804	$70
Average	$139,278	$11,607	$2,678	$67
25th Percentile	$122,910	$10,243	$2,364	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Interim Ceo Salaries

An Interim Ceo's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Interim Ceo Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Interim Ceo's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $105,861
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,414
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,653
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,688
Expert (over 8 years): $206,163

Levels	Salary
Loan Unde... Level Interim Ceo	$105,861
Loan Unde... Level Interim Ceo	$97,414
Loan Unde... Level Interim Ceo	$108,653
Interim C... Level Interim Ceo	$142,688
Consumer ... Level Interim Ceo	$206,163

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How Do Interim Ceo Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Interim Ceos. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $154,209.
California: $153,624.
Massachusetts: $151,576.

District of Columbia $154,209 California $153,624 Massachusetts $151,576 Washington $151,019 New Jersey $150,963 Alaska $150,768 Connecticut $148,846 New York $148,066

Hawaii $145,573 Rhode Island $144,403 Maryland $143,610 Minnesota $142,523 Colorado $142,105 Illinois $141,966 Oregon $141,437 Delaware $141,047

New Hampshire $140,802 Virginia $140,253 Pennsylvania $138,651 Nevada $137,843 North Dakota $137,579 Michigan $137,161 Wisconsin $137,008 Vermont $136,701

Texas $135,852 Maine $135,796 Arizona $135,712 Ohio $135,615 Georgia $134,334 Indiana $133,693 Wyoming $133,568 Utah $133,373

Iowa $133,289 Kansas $132,621 Louisiana $132,426 North Carolina $132,356 Missouri $132,328 Florida $131,785 Montana $131,492 Nebraska $131,214

Kentucky $131,061 South Carolina $130,503 Tennessee $130,155 Idaho $130,016 New Mexico $128,999 Oklahoma $128,776 Alabama $127,955 South Dakota $126,576

Arkansas $125,824 West Virginia $125,420 Mississippi $124,208

Top Paying Cities for Interim Ceos

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $175,671
San Francisco: $173,748
Oakland: $170,086

San Jose, CA $175,671

San Francisco, CA $173,748

Oakland, CA $170,086

New York, NY $160,363

Paramus, NJ $158,413

Queens Village, NY $158,406

Passaic, NJ $158,274

Bergenfield, NJ $158,262

Stamford, CT $157,955

Huntington, NY $157,898

Newark, NJ $156,869

Bridgeport, CT $156,575

Vallejo, CA $156,298

New Brunswick, NJ $156,242

Petaluma, CA $156,158

Middlesex, NJ $155,894

Somerset, NJ $155,796

Santa Cruz, CA $155,615

Boston, MA $154,766

Monterey, CA $154,277

Seattle, WA $153,958

Santa Rosa, CA $153,930

Los Angeles, CA $153,888

Juneau, AK $153,526

Washington, DC $153,373

Orange, CA $152,877

Santa Ana, CA $152,509

Long Beach, CA $152,370

Anaheim, CA $152,342

Anchorage, AK $152,273

Santa Maria, CA $151,855

Everett, WA $151,827

Danbury, CT $151,337

Bremerton, WA $151,144

Tacoma, WA $150,643

New Suffolk, NY $150,640

Sacramento, CA $150,601

Santa Barbara, CA $150,448

Trenton, NJ $150,295

San Diego, CA $150,295

Brockton, MA $150,142

Fairbanks, AK $149,800

Lompoc, CA $149,445

Lowell, MA $149,332

Ventura, CA $149,306

Nashua, NH $149,278

Stockton, CA $149,264

Modesto, CA $148,248

Poughkeepsie, NY $147,941

Olympia, WA $147,676

Kennewick, WA $147,676

New Haven, CT $147,621

Lawrence, MA $147,119

Hartford, CT $146,980

Riverside, CA $146,952

New Bedford, MA $146,813

Richland, WA $146,813

Bakersfield, CA $146,618

San Bernardino, CA $146,562

New Britain, CT $146,548

Atlantic City, NJ $146,548

New London, CT $146,493

Norwich, CT $146,451

Portsmouth, NH $146,423

Boulder, CO $146,128

Portland, OR $145,935

Worcester, MA $145,922

Minneapolis, MN $145,490

Philadelphia, PA $145,295

Honolulu, HI $144,835

Saint Paul, MN $144,768

Vineland, NJ $144,738

Providence, RI $144,334

Chicago, IL $143,930

Bellingham, WA $143,763

Springfield, MA $143,651

Baltimore, MD $143,610

Chico, CA $143,261

Pittsfield, MA $142,885

Manchester, NH $142,621

Spokane, WA $142,008

Denver, CO $141,994

Albany, NY $141,339

Troy, NY $141,284

Nassau, NY $141,135

Schenectady, NY $140,991

Wilmington, DE $140,880

Burlington, VT $140,685

Salem, OR $140,629

Portland, ME $140,197

Yakima, WA $140,058

Rochester, MN $139,626

Reno, NV $139,557

Fresno, CA $139,557

Milwaukee, WI $139,431

Detroit, MI $139,292

Ann Arbor, MI $139,268

Allentown, PA $139,250

Colorado Springs, CO $139,013

Syracuse, NY $138,944

Carson City, NV $138,944

Houston, TX $138,749

Eugene, OR $138,679

Gary, IN $138,512

Springfield, OR $138,401

Bismarck, ND $138,373

Galveston, TX $138,275

Medford, OR $138,066

Fort Collins, CO $138,011

Concord, NH $137,941

Austin, TX $137,899

Mesa, AZ $137,607

Reading, PA $137,593

Phoenix, AZ $137,579

Dallas, TX $137,537

Saint Cloud, MN $137,403

Madison, WI $137,217

Utica, NY $136,841

Rochester, NY $136,618

Des Moines, IA $136,604

Raleigh, NC $136,590

Atlanta, GA $136,381

Battle Creek, MI $136,339

Salt Lake City, UT $136,297

Lancaster, PA $136,089

Harrisburg, PA $135,894

Kansas City, MO $135,754

Champaign, IL $135,726

Kansas City, KS $135,726

Fort Worth, TX $135,712

Columbus, OH $135,689

Boca Raton, FL $135,657

Pittsburgh, PA $135,601

Richmond, VA $135,545

Indianapolis, IN $135,517

Cleveland, OH $135,504

Las Vegas, NV $135,336

Cincinnati, OH $135,336

Petersburg, VA $135,128

Huntsville, AL $134,919

Lansing, MI $134,825

Lebanon, PA $134,807

Pueblo, CO $134,793

Appleton, WI $134,751

Buffalo, NY $134,696

Dayton, OH $134,654

Racine, WI $134,626

Charlotte, NC $134,612

Saint Louis, MO $134,570

York, PA $134,487

Elkhart, IN $134,487

Gastonia, NC $134,460

Billings, MT $134,427

Beaumont, TX $134,389

Lorain, OH $134,361

Benton Harbor, MI $134,334

Toledo, OH $134,306

Binghamton, NY $134,236

Rock Hill, SC $134,222

Rockford, IL $134,153

Springfield, IL $134,097

Elyria, OH $134,083

Fargo, ND $134,083

Flagstaff, AZ $133,985

Fort Lauderdale, FL $133,902

Duluth, MN $133,818

Miami, FL $133,818

Cheyenne, WY $133,721

Grand Forks, ND $133,721

Bangor, ME $133,414

Cedar Rapids, IA $133,261

Durham, NC $133,203

Louisville, KY $133,192

Grand Rapids, MI $133,164

Hialeah, FL $133,150

Casper, WY $132,955

Scranton, PA $132,788

New Orleans, LA $132,746

Virginia Beach, VA $132,732

Akron, OH $132,662

Peoria, IL $132,481

Sarasota, FL $132,453

Nashville, TN $132,356

Omaha, NE $132,356

Green Bay, WI $132,356

Baton Rouge, LA $132,286

Charleston, SC $132,258

Jamestown, NY $132,189

Davenport, IA $132,189

Tucson, AZ $132,119

Saint Petersburg, FL $132,036

Tampa, FL $132,008

Evansville, IN $131,924

Port Arthur, TX $131,924

Bradenton, FL $131,868

Santa Fe, NM $131,618

Orlando, FL $131,367

Clearwater, FL $131,325

Canton, OH $131,033

La Crosse, WI $131,033

Albuquerque, NM $130,949

Newport News, VA $130,935

High Point, NC $130,893

Ogden, UT $130,838

Corpus Christi, TX $130,726

Norfolk, VA $130,643

Laramie, WY $130,643

Rock Island, IL $130,559

Saginaw, MI $130,531

Jacksonville, FL $130,517

Salisbury, NC $130,490

Boise, ID $130,462

Moline, IL $130,392

Fort Myers, FL $130,350

Memphis, TN $130,322

Tulsa, OK $130,253

Waterloo, IA $130,169

Spartanburg, SC $130,030

Lincoln, NE $129,960

Fort Wayne, IN $129,932

Provo, UT $129,919

Cedar Falls, IA $129,751

San Antonio, TX $129,696

Greensboro, NC $129,640

South Bend, IN $129,626

Savannah, GA $129,473

Muskegon, MI $129,417

Birmingham, AL $129,403

Winston Salem, NC $129,335

Lake Charles, LA $128,999

Anderson, IN $128,971

Lexington, KY $128,930

Augusta, GA $128,888

Greenville, SC $128,888

Lima, OH $128,776

Wichita, KS $128,763

Tuscaloosa, AL $128,763

Columbia, SC $128,637

Springfield, OH $128,609

Asheville, NC $128,386

Bloomington, IN $128,289

Knoxville, TN $127,788

Shreveport, LA $127,774

Wilmington, NC $127,593

Roanoke, VA $127,593

Topeka, KS $127,342

Frankfort, KY $127,327

Oklahoma City, OK $127,230

Chillicothe, OH $127,175

Longview, TX $127,161

Melbourne, FL $127,147

Sioux Falls, SD $126,924

Mobile, AL $126,910

Terre Haute, IN $126,854

Altoona, PA $126,771

Amarillo, TX $126,673

Killeen, TX $126,632

Fayetteville, AR $126,520

Chattanooga, TN $126,478

Sioux City, IA $126,353

Idaho Falls, ID $126,325

Lynchburg, VA $126,214

Gainesville, FL $126,033

Portsmouth, OH $125,963

Little Rock, AR $125,935

Lafayette, LA $125,879

Youngstown, OH $125,879

Daytona Beach, FL $125,796

Clarksville, TN $125,782

Pensacola, FL $125,768

Temple, TX $125,758

Hopkinsville, KY $125,350

Erie, PA $125,322

Florence, SC $125,267

Charleston, WV $125,044

Great Falls, MT $124,974

Macon, GA $124,779

Tallahassee, FL $124,765

Fayetteville, NC $124,737

Waco, TX $124,710

Helena, MT $124,612

Pine Bluff, AR $124,559

Vincennes, IN $124,389

Lubbock, TX $124,333

Alamogordo, NM $124,250

Twin Falls, ID $124,125

Rapid City, SD $124,083

Jackson, MS $123,832

Huntington, WV $123,822

Greenville, MS $123,818

Parkersburg, WV $123,676

Montgomery, AL $123,651

Wichita Falls, TX $123,512

Springfield, MO $123,512

Biloxi, MS $123,442

Monroe, LA $123,303

Johnstown, PA $123,205

Sumter, SC $123,150

Columbus, GA $123,136

Pascagoula, MS $122,871

Abilene, TX $122,871

Kingsport, TN $122,509

Albany, GA $122,509

Gulfport, MS $122,467

Alexandria, LA $122,008

Fort Smith, AR $121,659

El Paso, TX $121,283

Las Cruces, NM $120,657

Harlingen, TX $120,303

Pocatello, ID $120,280

Florence, AL $120,099

Brownsville, TX $120,072

Mcallen, TX $119,779

Dothan, AL $119,584

Columbus, MS $118,757

Altus, OK $118,108

Lawton, OK $117,843

Pierre, SD $117,342

Interim Ceo Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Interim Ceo roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Interim Ceo positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Interim Ceo as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Interim Ceo

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$153,206	$74.0	10%

How Education impacts an Interim Ceo's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Interim Ceos enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Interim Ceo with a Bachelor's Degree is between $142,654 and $154,905).

Interim Ceo Salaries by Degree Level

$157,900
$155,700
$153,600
$151,400
$149,200
$147,000
$144,900
$142,700

Typical Education for Interim Ceo
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	8.0%
High School	24.0%
Associates	4.0%
Bachelors	40.0%
Masters	24.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Interim Ceo Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Interim Ceo's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$122,910

Average $139,278/year

$145,797

$10,243

Average $11,607/month

$12,150

$2,364

Average $2,678/week

$2,804

$59

Average $67/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,797	$12,150	$2,804	$70
Average	$139,278	$11,607	$2,678	$67
25th Percentile	$122,910	$10,243	$2,364	$59

Salary Trends for Interim Ceo

Salaries for an Interim Ceo can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $129,600 in 2023 to around $128,386 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Interim Ceo salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Interim Ceo Over Time

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2023	$129,600
2024	$130,361
2025	$128,386
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Most common benefits for Interim Ceo

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Common company salaries for Interim Ceo

Here are companies hiring for Interim Ceo and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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Interim Ceo Salary in the United States

How much does an Interim Ceo make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Interim Ceo Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Interim Ceo Salaries?

How Do Interim Ceo Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Interim Ceos

Interim Ceo Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for an Interim Ceo

How Education impacts an Interim Ceo's Salary?

Interim Ceo Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Interim Ceo

Interim Ceo Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salary Trends for Interim Ceo

Average Annual Salary of Interim Ceo Over Time

Most common benefits for Interim Ceo

Common company salaries for Interim Ceo

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Interim Ceo Salary in the United States

How much does an Interim Ceo make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Interim Ceo Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Interim Ceo Salaries?

How Do Interim Ceo Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Interim Ceos

Interim Ceo Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for an Interim Ceo

How Education impacts an Interim Ceo's Salary?

Interim Ceo Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Interim Ceo

Interim Ceo Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of Jobs related to Interim Ceo

Salary Trends for Interim Ceo

Average Annual Salary of Interim Ceo Over Time

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