Chief Executives Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $206,990 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $99.51
10th percentile $124,260
90th percentile —
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $124,260
    25th
    $124,260
    50th (median)
    $206,990

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 202% Median Chief Executives salary is 102% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $370,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $309,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $288,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $288,150

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $137,950
    Managers, All Other $168,230
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $183,050
    Financial Managers $177,470
    Construction Managers $124,850
    Sales Managers $176,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Denver, CO is $99.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Denver, CO is 0.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $124,260 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,260.