Chief Executives pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for chief executives is $163.37 an hour ($339,810 a year). About 3,170 people work in this job there.
That is 59% higher than the U.S. median ($213,990). Washington ranks 2nd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $76.97 | $160,110 |
| 25% of workers | $103.96 | $216,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $163.37 | $339,810 |
| 75% of workers | $212.59 | $442,180 |
| 90% of workers | $291.88 | $607,100 |
Chief Executives pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $370,000 | 2,060 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $287,180 | 70 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $268,090 | 60 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $260,940 | 160 |
| Yakima | $238,180 | 50 |
| Bellingham | $236,930 | 70 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $210,760 | 30 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $207,100 | 30 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $204,190 | 130 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $133,750 |
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