Chief Executives pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for chief executives is $149.40 an hour ($310,740 a year). About 4,870 people work in this job there.
That is 45% higher than the U.S. median ($213,990). Virginia ranks 5th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $62.50 | $130,000 |
| 25% of workers | $93.12 | $193,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $149.40 | $310,740 |
| 75% of workers | $208.93 | $434,580 |
| 90% of workers | $290.43 | $604,090 |
Chief Executives pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $326,160 | 820 |
| Charlottesville | $317,900 | 180 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $297,350 | 530 |
| Harrisonburg | $264,970 | 40 |
| Roanoke | $258,310 | 100 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $225,760 | 40 |
| Winchester | $221,620 | 90 |
| Lynchburg | $219,400 | 160 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $208,030 | 50 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $122,080 |
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