Chief Executives pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for chief executives is $100.09 an hour ($208,180 a year). About 4,080 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). Georgia ranks 22nd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.54 | $57,290 |
| 25% of workers | $52.55 | $109,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $100.09 | $208,180 |
| 75% of workers | $181.95 | $378,450 |
| 90% of workers | $249.00 | $517,910 |
Chief Executives pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $275,820 | 2,350 |
| Dalton | $242,760 | 40 |
| Savannah | $197,840 | 130 |
| Columbus | $169,630 | 70 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $164,460 | 50 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $144,980 | 120 |
| Valdosta | $133,570 | 60 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $123,170 | 70 |
| Rome | $106,740 | 30 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $103,730 |
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