Chief Executives Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $254,180 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $122.20
10th percentile $140,690
90th percentile $601,760
Employed locally 470
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $140,690
    25th
    $189,830
    50th (median)
    $254,180
    75th
    $408,540
    90th
    $601,760

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 274% Median Chief Executives salary is 174% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    New Haven, CT $311,110
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $248,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $232,600
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $231,990
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $172,840

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $135,210
    Financial Managers $167,790
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,000
    Sales Managers $151,000
    Medical and Health Services Managers $124,260
    Managers, All Other $142,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Hartford, CT is $122.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $289.31 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Hartford, CT is 23.1% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $140,690 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $189,830.