Chief Executives pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for chief executives is $151.10 an hour ($314,290 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.
That is 47% higher than the U.S. median ($213,990). North Carolina ranks 4th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $54.91 | $114,210 |
| 25% of workers | $87.97 | $182,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $151.10 | $314,290 |
| 75% of workers | $212.54 | $442,080 |
| 90% of workers | $300.48 | $624,990 |
Chief Executives pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $381,330 | 140 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $354,310 | 160 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $329,030 | 740 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $312,730 | 50 |
| Wilmington | $298,730 | 30 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $286,050 | 360 |
| Winston-Salem | $273,710 | 80 |
| Asheville | $270,520 | 50 |
North Carolina 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)
- 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $101,950 |
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