Chief Executives pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for chief executives is $73.05 an hour ($151,950 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.
That is 29% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). West Virginia ranks 40th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.69 | $72,160 |
| 25% of workers | $46.90 | $97,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $73.05 | $151,950 |
| 75% of workers | $122.05 | $253,870 |
| 90% of workers | $193.76 | $403,020 |
Chief Executives pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $174,980 | 60 |
| Morgantown | $172,990 | 150 |
| Wheeling | $172,470 | 100 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $161,760 | 270 |
| Charleston | $161,540 | 240 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $139,950 | 50 |
| Beckley | $131,040 | 80 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 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 West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $82,500 |
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