Chief Executives Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Florida
Chief Executives in Florida earn a median salary of $147,743 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -28.4% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 5,460 chief executives are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $107,340 to $201,620 depending on location.
$147,743
Avg median salary in Florida
$201,620
Highest paying metro
$107,340
Lowest paying metro
5,460
Employed in Florida
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Florida
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FL | $201,620 | $117,500 | — | 460 |
| Crestview, FL | $186,440 | $124,710 | $245,120 | 300 |
| Lakeland, FL | $176,240 | $102,880 | — | 480 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $173,090 | $99,160 | — | 1,540 |
| Gainesville, FL | $169,530 | $98,940 | — | 240 |
| Wildwood, FL | $169,290 | $99,500 | — | 60 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $153,600 | $107,370 | — | 480 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $151,230 | $103,930 | $277,800 | 140 |
| Sebastian, FL | $146,670 | $73,010 | $255,790 | 150 |
| Deltona, FL | $143,330 | $96,380 | $223,340 | 320 |
| Pensacola, FL | $143,320 | $97,330 | — | 320 |
| South Florida | $138,000 | $42,140 | $215,560 | 130 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $133,680 | $87,880 | $215,560 | 360 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $122,230 | $75,580 | $191,720 | 50 |
| Panama City, FL | $121,470 | $69,320 | $205,140 | 160 |
| Sebring, FL | $114,310 | $81,420 | $200,180 | 50 |
| North Florida | $107,990 | $33,330 | $212,220 | 220 |
| Ocala, FL | $107,340 | $107,320 | $188,730 | — |