Chief Executives Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Colorado
Chief Executives in Colorado earn a median salary of $181,656 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -12% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 370 chief executives are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $110,340 to $216,400 depending on location.
$181,656
Avg median salary in Colorado
$216,400
Highest paying metro
$110,340
Lowest paying metro
370
Employed in Colorado
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inChief Executives salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $216,400 | $213,440 | $322,220 | 110 |
| Greeley, CO | $210,700 | $174,010 | $282,030 | 30 |
| Denver, CO | $206,990 | $124,260 | — | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $203,860 | $149,310 | — | 60 |
| Northwest Colorado | $183,700 | $102,800 | $216,740 | 60 |
| Southwest Colorado | $139,600 | $109,320 | $182,810 | 40 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $110,340 | $92,870 | $143,110 | 70 |