Chief Executives Salary in New York, NY-NJ
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Median annual salary
$301,440
+46% vs national
Median hourly
$144.93
10th percentile
$164,740
90th percentile
$709,670
Employed locally
7,180
National median
$206,420
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Chief Executives
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New York economic context
Unemployment rate
4.50%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$97,334
2023 • Census ACS
Chief Executives salary vs area income
310%
Median Chief Executives salary is 210% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Chief Executives make per hour in New York?
The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in New York, NY-NJ is $144.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $341.19 or more per hour.
Is New York above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?
The median Chief Executives salary in New York, NY-NJ is 46% 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 New York?
Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $164,740 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $208,320.