Chief Executives pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for chief executives is $95.59 an hour ($198,830 a year). About 4,700 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). Tennessee ranks 24th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.02 | $64,520 |
| 25% of workers | $54.38 | $113,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $95.59 | $198,830 |
| 75% of workers | $147.78 | $307,390 |
| 90% of workers | $228.24 | $474,740 |
Chief Executives pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $218,190 | 1,730 |
| Chattanooga | $209,990 | 440 |
| Jackson | $201,090 | 90 |
| Knoxville | $198,890 | 510 |
| Memphis | $196,680 | 680 |
| Johnson City | $195,450 | 100 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $189,410 | 100 |
| Clarksville | $172,410 | 120 |
| Morristown | $166,650 | 50 |
| Cleveland | $140,930 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $106,970 |
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