Chief Executives Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • North Carolina
Chief Executives in North Carolina earn a median salary of $265,967 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +28.8% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 1,860 chief executives are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $126,240 to $381,330 depending on location.
$265,967
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$381,330
Highest paying metro
$126,240
Lowest paying metro
1,860
Employed in North Carolina
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Chief Executives salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $381,330 | $248,580 | $499,990 | 140 |
| Greensboro, NC | $354,310 | $199,700 | $515,460 | 160 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $329,030 | $185,400 | $446,380 | 740 |
| Wilmington, NC | $298,730 | $174,510 | $499,990 | 30 |
| Raleigh, NC | $286,050 | $171,810 | $417,820 | 360 |
| Winston, NC | $273,710 | $171,020 | $403,070 | 80 |
| Asheville, NC | $270,520 | $199,900 | $410,560 | 50 |
| Hickory, NC | $236,800 | $171,060 | — | 60 |
| Central North Carolina | $234,890 | $167,700 | — | 50 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $200,000 | $156,640 | — | 70 |
| Western North Carolina | $199,990 | $125,760 | — | 90 |
| Burlington, NC | $126,240 | $126,240 | — | 30 |