Chief Executives pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for chief executives is $57.69 an hour ($119,990 a year). About 3,550 people work in this job there.
That is 44% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). Arkansas ranks 46th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.96 | $49,830 |
| 25% of workers | $34.89 | $72,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $57.69 | $119,990 |
| 75% of workers | $94.62 | $196,800 |
| 90% of workers | $158.89 | $330,480 |
Chief Executives pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $134,640 | 670 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $129,490 | 0 |
| Jonesboro | $120,020 | 140 |
| Hot Springs | $119,990 | 90 |
| Fort Smith | $114,550 | 210 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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 Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $74,050 |
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