Chief Executives Salary (2025)
Based on 204,350 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $75,700 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $129,540 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $213,990 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $356,200 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $507,730 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$76K
25th
$130K
Median
$214K
75th
$356K
90th
$508K
Highest Paying States for Chief Executives
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $403,380 |
| Connecticut | $376,840 |
| New Jersey | $372,910 |
| Washington | $360,290 |
| New York | $351,160 |
| North Carolina | $347,690 |
| Illinois | $347,550 |
| Rhode Island | $341,100 |
| Virginia | $340,580 |
| South Dakota | $336,560 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Chief Executives salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Oregon at an average of $403,380 per year, while South Dakota has an average of $336,560 — a difference of $66,820. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Chief Executives
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 204,350 workers were employed as Chief Executivess in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $269,630 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-1011