Chief Executives Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • New York
Chief Executives in New York earn a median salary of $184,796 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.5% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 9,600 chief executives are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $151,370 to $301,440 depending on location.
$184,796
Avg median salary in New York
$301,440
Highest paying metro
$151,370
Lowest paying metro
9,600
Employed in New York
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Chief Executives salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $301,440 | $208,320 | $462,490 | 7,180 |
| Syracuse, NY | $216,610 | $174,250 | $336,370 | 240 |
| Buffalo, NY | $204,360 | $155,620 | — | 360 |
| Elmira, NY | $192,530 | $156,290 | $251,510 | 40 |
| Rochester, NY | $185,280 | $153,130 | — | 280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $184,950 | $136,130 | — | 140 |
| Kingston, NY | $182,150 | $157,040 | — | 40 |
| Albany, NY | $172,840 | $144,190 | $198,240 | 620 |
| Utica, NY | $165,280 | $140,530 | $214,550 | 90 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $161,140 | $113,390 | $208,060 | 30 |
| Southwest New York | $158,200 | $120,700 | $202,050 | 210 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $155,510 | $130,670 | $183,570 | 160 |
| Central East New York | $155,490 | $129,990 | $208,670 | 150 |
| Binghamton, NY | $151,370 | $82,570 | $201,870 | 60 |