SOC 111011

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

National Median

$206,420

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$206,420

Entry Level (10th pct)

$73,710

Experienced (90th pct)

N/A

Total Employed

211,850

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$73,710 - $126,080
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$126,080 - N/A
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	N/A - N/A

Highest Paying Locations for Chief Executives

Cleveland, OH

$239,130

+15.8% vs national

Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area

$238,460

+15.5% vs national

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

$236,800

+14.7% vs national

Wausau, WI

$236,650

+14.6% vs national

Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

$234,890

+13.8% vs national

Chief Executives Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Cleveland, OH	$239,130	870
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$238,460	90
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC	$236,800	60
Wausau, WI	$236,650	80
Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$234,890	50
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$234,040	80
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI	$233,640	110
Bend, OR	$233,520	30
Richmond, VA	$232,850	690
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$232,600	70
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$232,510	350
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area	$231,990	40
Hawaii	$231,500	570
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$231,500	12,420
Kenosha, WI	$231,200	90
Roanoke, VA	$230,320	130
Madison, WI	$228,960	560
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$228,640	180
Eau Claire, WI	$227,050	90
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$226,660	510
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$226,440	30
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	$225,980	160
Savannah, GA	$225,950	180
Yakima, WA	$225,480	70
Lexington Park, MD	$225,000	80
Evansville, IN	$223,430	60
Omaha, NE-IA	$221,120	1,410
Salinas, CA	$221,090	240
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$220,960	480
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$220,900	70
California	$220,600	36,980
Billings, MT	$220,590	110
Pennsylvania	$220,510	14,140
Peoria, IL	$220,430	120
Great Falls, MT	$219,600	40
New York	$219,320	7,830
Michigan	$219,230	3,940
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$218,350	180
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$217,550	470
Dalton, GA	$217,490	50
Worcester, MA	$217,410	470
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$216,720	140
Janesville-Beloit, WI	$216,700	80
Tyler, TX	$216,010	50
Rockford, IL	$215,600	70
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$214,680	230
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$214,170	920
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$213,620	1,080
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$213,150	510
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$212,760	380

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Chief Executives?

The national median annual salary for Chief Executives is $206,420, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Chief Executivess earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Chief Executivess is Cleveland, OH, with a median salary of $239,130.

How much can an experienced Chief Executives make?

Top-earning Chief Executivess (90th percentile) make N/A or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.