Chief Executives Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $310,740 +50.5% vs national
Median hourly $149.40
10th percentile $129,320
90th percentile $929,520
Employed locally 70
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,320
    25th
    $201,810
    50th (median)
    $310,740
    75th
    $432,910
    90th
    $929,520

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 481% Median Chief Executives salary is 381% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $344,960
    Charlottesville, VA $317,900
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,830
    Financial Managers $121,770
    Medical and Health Services Managers $111,860
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $129,160
    Food Service Managers $62,160
    Managers, All Other $118,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Champaign, IL is $149.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $446.89 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Champaign, IL is 50.5% above 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $129,320 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $201,810.