Chief Executives pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for chief executives is $111.81 an hour ($232,560 a year). About 8,850 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($213,990). Pennsylvania ranks 16th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $57.12 | $118,810 |
| 25% of workers | $78.33 | $162,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $111.81 | $232,560 |
| 75% of workers | $190.91 | $397,100 |
| 90% of workers | $253.94 | $528,200 |
Chief Executives pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $292,770 | 4,120 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $279,080 | 400 |
| Williamsport | $233,920 | 40 |
| Reading | $229,740 | 140 |
| Lancaster | $224,160 | 260 |
| York-Hanover | $217,730 | 170 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $216,530 | 270 |
| Pittsburgh | $216,060 | 1,660 |
| Lebanon | $213,830 | 30 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $209,140 | 520 |
| Chambersburg | $205,570 | 50 |
| State College | $203,960 | 70 |
| Altoona | $197,360 | 60 |
| Gettysburg | $180,910 | 30 |
| Erie | $170,340 | 100 |
| Johnstown | $153,570 | 80 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $103,130 |
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