Chief Executives Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $329,030 +59.4% vs national
Median hourly $158.19
10th percentile $114,100
90th percentile $599,990
Employed locally 740
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $114,100
    25th
    $185,400
    50th (median)
    $329,030
    75th
    $446,380
    90th
    $599,990

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 410% Median Chief Executives salary is 310% 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
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $354,310
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $288,690

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$108,600
    Financial Managers$167,470
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$172,100
    Managers, All Other$146,090
    Sales Managers$144,770
    Construction Managers$105,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Charlotte, NC-SC is $158.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $288.46 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 59.4% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $114,100 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $185,400.