Chief Executives pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for chief executives is $102.88 an hour ($213,990 a year). About 204,350 people work in this job there.
Pay range for chief executives in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.39 | $75,700 |
| 25% of workers | $62.28 | $129,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $102.88 | $213,990 |
| 75% of workers | $171.25 | $356,200 |
| 90% of workers | $244.10 | $507,730 |
Best-paying states for chief executives
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $341,630 | 910 |
| Washington | $339,810 | 3,170 |
| Illinois | $331,920 | 4,620 |
| North Carolina | $314,290 | 1,930 |
| Virginia | $310,740 | 4,870 |
| New Jersey | $310,440 | 2,430 |
| Connecticut | $295,120 | 1,660 |
| Hawaii | $281,640 | 470 |
| South Dakota | $280,900 | 510 |
| New York | $257,980 | 8,430 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $166,420
- Alaska · $166,710
- Arkansas · $119,990
- California · $218,600
- Connecticut · $295,120
- Georgia · $208,180
- Idaho · $177,210
- Illinois · $331,920
- Indiana · $254,180
- Iowa · $211,190
- Kansas · $158,100
- Kentucky · $179,530
- Maine · $138,770
- Maryland · $248,660
- Michigan · $255,560
- Minnesota · $195,670
- Missouri · $172,320
- Montana · $182,340
- Nebraska · $214,680
- Nevada · $149,770
- New Jersey · $310,440
- New York · $257,980
- North Carolina · $314,290
- Ohio · $176,440
- Oklahoma · $163,790
- Oregon · $341,630
- Pennsylvania · $232,560
- South Carolina · $168,840
- South Dakota · $280,900
- Tennessee · $198,830
- Texas · $257,850
- Utah · $171,880
- Virginia · $310,740
- Washington · $339,810
- West Virginia · $151,950
Education, experience and outlook for chief executives
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 19,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $105,770 |
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