Chief Executives Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $214,170 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $102.97
10th percentile $110,350
90th percentile —
Employed locally 920
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $110,350
    25th
    $149,650
    50th (median)
    $214,170

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 278% Median Chief Executives salary is 178% 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
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $354,310
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $344,960
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $320,060
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $123,580
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,110
    Financial Managers $139,660
    Managers, All Other $78,820
    Sales Managers $131,110
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Indianapolis, IN is $102.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $245.67 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Indianapolis, IN is 3.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $110,350 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $149,650.