Salaries vary widely as someone that is self emplo

Salaries vary widely as someone that is self employed may call themselves a CEO as well. Being a CEO of a public NASDAQ company or a CEO of a small business are two different things.

Executive compensation deserves a closer look...

But I will post some data instead of comments

How much does a CEO make in Newport Beach, CA? The average CEO salary in Newport Beach, CA is $911,300 as of June 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $702,700 and $1,133,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
https://www.salary.com/research/salary/altern...t-beach-ca


How much does a Chief Financial Officer make in Newport Beach, CA? The average Chief Financial Officer salary in Newport Beach, CA is $426,378 as of June 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $334,768 and $531,229. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchm...t-beach-ca

Average Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salary in Newport Beach, California
https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Chie...t-Beach-CA

Average Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Salary in Newport Beach, California
https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Chie...t-Beach-CA

CEO Salaries in Newport Beach, CA
https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/newport-be...O14,17.htm

As a comparison to other professions...

Surgeon Salary in the United States
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