Chief Executives

Data from BLS OES (2024)

Median Annual Salary

$206,420

per year

Data represents annual median wages across all experience levels. Location-specific wages may differ.

Salary Breakdown

Detailed percentile breakdown of salary ranges

Percentile	Hourly Wage	Annual Salary	Description
10th Percentile	N/A	$73,710	Entry level - Lowest 10% earn less than this
25th Percentile	N/A	$126,080	Lower quartile - 25% earn less than this
50th Percentile (Median)	$9,924.00	$206,420	Middle value - Half earn more, half earn less
75th Percentile	N/A	N/A	Upper quartile - 75% earn less than this
90th Percentile	N/A	N/A	High earners - Top 10% earn more than this

10th Percentile

Entry level - Lowest 10% earn less than this

Annual:$73,710

25th Percentile

Lower quartile - 25% earn less than this

Annual:$126,080

50th Percentile (Median)

Middle value - Half earn more, half earn less

Hourly:$9,924.00

Annual:$206,420

75th Percentile

Upper quartile - 75% earn less than this

90th Percentile

High earners - Top 10% earn more than this

Note: Percentiles show salary distribution. The median (50th percentile) represents the middle value where half earn more and half earn less.

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About This Data

The salary data for Chief Executives is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) program, which provides comprehensive wage estimates for hundreds of occupations across the United States.

National median salary: $206,420 per year (as of 2024). This represents the middle value, where half of Chief Executives professionals earn more and half earn less.

Salary range: The 10th percentile earns approximately $73,710 while the 90th percentile earns N/A, showing the variation in compensation based on experience, location, and employer.

Explore location-specific salaries above to see how Chief Executives compensation varies across different metropolitan areas. Major cities and tech hubs often offer higher salaries to account for cost of living and market demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for Chief Executives?

The national median salary for Chief Executives is $206,420 per year as of 2024. This is based on official data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Where do Chief Executives earn the most?

Salary data varies by location. Check back for updated location-specific data.

How does experience affect Chief Executives salary?

While this data represents all experience levels, the salary range from $73,710 (10th percentile) to N/A (90th percentile) suggests that experience, skills, and specialization can significantly impact compensation.

Is this salary data accurate?

Yes. All salary data on PayScope comes directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) program, which surveys employers nationwide. The data is updated annually and represents actual wages paid to employees.