Chief Executives Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Georgia
Chief Executives in Georgia earn a median salary of $148,939 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.8% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 3,700 chief executives are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $99,840 to $275,820 depending on location.
$148,939
Avg median salary in Georgia
$275,820
Highest paying metro
$99,840
Lowest paying metro
3,700
Employed in Georgia
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $275,820 | $149,990 | $418,050 | 2,350 |
| Savannah, GA | $225,950 | $125,940 | — | 180 |
| Dalton, GA | $217,490 | $103,700 | — | 50 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $185,010 | $80,250 | — | 40 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $149,320 | $86,620 | $220,430 | 160 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $123,850 | $82,380 | — | 90 |
| Macon, GA | $123,170 | $79,220 | $235,250 | 70 |
| Athens, GA | $117,530 | $59,990 | $226,060 | 80 |
| Valdosta, GA | $105,810 | $64,710 | $168,920 | 60 |
| South Georgia | $105,770 | $65,190 | $229,290 | 230 |
| North Georgia | $104,040 | $50,160 | $186,230 | 230 |
| Rome, GA | $102,610 | $52,600 | $128,690 | 30 |
| East Georgia | $99,840 | $45,190 | $218,700 | 130 |