How much does a Chief Executives make per hour in Central Kentucky?

Chief Executives Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $127,230 -38.4% vs national

Median hourly $61.17

10th percentile $79,240

90th percentile —

Employed locally 410

National median $206,420

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Chief Executives

Central Kentucky

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$79,240

25th

$108,160

50th (median)

$127,230

75th

$166,070

Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Central Kentucky

Occupation	Median salary
General and Operations Managers	$74,570
Medical and Health Services Managers	$92,910
Industrial Production Managers	$101,940
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$88,380
Financial Managers	$98,520
Sales Managers	$124,590

Frequently asked questions

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Central Kentucky?

The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Central Kentucky is $61.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $184.62 or more per hour.

Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

The median Chief Executives salary in Central Kentucky is 38.4% 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 Central Kentucky?

Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $79,240 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,160.