Chief Executives pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for chief executives is $141.89 an hour ($295,120 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.
That is 38% higher than the U.S. median ($213,990). Connecticut ranks 7th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $75.33 | $156,680 |
| 25% of workers | $98.07 | $203,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $141.89 | $295,120 |
| 75% of workers | $219.66 | $456,890 |
| 90% of workers | $326.96 | $680,080 |
Chief Executives pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $388,060 | 480 |
| New Haven | $311,110 | 270 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $254,180 | 470 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $250,670 | 90 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $248,810 | 130 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $137,220 |
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