Profession

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.

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Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2025
00102018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 0010
GroupMen
Median161,096 USD
Average161,096 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median120,900 USD
Average120,900 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
11-1011SOC 2018 11-1011
GroupAll
Median213,990 USD
Average269,630 USD
Middle 50%129,540 USD - 356,200 USD
Decile range75,700 USD - 507,730 USD
Bottom decile75,700 USD
Top decile507,730 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
11-1011SOC 2018 11-1011
GroupAll
Median218,600 USD
Average272,920 USD
Middle 50%133,610 USD - 351,090 USD
Decile range85,790 USD - 486,830 USD
Bottom decile85,790 USD
Top decile486,830 USD

Sources

  • BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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