Chief Executives pay in St. Louis
In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for chief executives is $97.52 an hour ($202,840 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). It is 18% higher than the Missouri median ($172,320).
Pay range for chief executives in St. Louis (MO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.01 | $93,620 |
| 25% of workers | $65.79 | $136,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $97.52 | $202,840 |
| 75% of workers | $152.88 | $317,990 |
| 90% of workers | $242.38 | $504,140 |
Chief Executives pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $221,640 | 990 |
| St. Louis (this page) | $202,840 | 1,120 |
| Springfield | $179,910 | 150 |
| Columbia | $159,890 | 90 |
| Joplin | $134,670 | 60 |
| St. Joseph | $131,540 | 50 |
| Jefferson City | $113,090 | 120 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chief executives
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Over 10 years (O*NET)
- 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 St. Louis (MO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $93,140 |
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