Chief Executives pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for chief executives is $149.25 an hour ($310,440 a year). About 2,430 people work in this job there.
That is 45% higher than the U.S. median ($213,990). New Jersey ranks 6th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $83.44 | $173,560 |
| 25% of workers | $99.60 | $207,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $149.25 | $310,440 |
| 75% of workers | $215.82 | $448,910 |
| 90% of workers | $320.21 | $666,030 |
Chief Executives pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $276,970 | 40 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $191,360 | 200 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $173,690 |
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