Chief Executives Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $172,840 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $83.10
10th percentile $104,820
90th percentile —
Employed locally 620
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,820
    25th
    $144,190
    50th (median)
    $172,840
    75th
    $198,240

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 201% Median Chief Executives salary is 101% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $301,440
    Syracuse, NY $216,610
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $204,360
    Elmira, NY $192,530
    Rochester, NY $185,280
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $184,950

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $107,990
    Financial Managers $146,910
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $149,650
    Medical and Health Services Managers $116,170
    Social and Community Service Managers $79,750
    Managers, All Other $114,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Albany, NY is $83.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $158.65 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Albany, NY is 16.3% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Albany?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $104,820 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $144,190.