Chief Executives pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for chief executives is $80.01 an hour ($166,420 a year). About 810 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). Alabama ranks 36th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.88 | $101,670 |
| 25% of workers | $64.74 | $134,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $80.01 | $166,420 |
| 75% of workers | $106.96 | $222,490 |
| 90% of workers | $152.60 | $317,400 |
Chief Executives pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $213,530 | 100 |
| Mobile | $171,130 | 50 |
| Birmingham | $167,080 | 190 |
| Tuscaloosa | $164,810 | 40 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $164,770 | 30 |
| Montgomery | $155,700 | 70 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $111,790 |
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