Chief Executives Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $179,450 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $86.27
10th percentile $57,820
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,010
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,820
    25th
    $113,520
    50th (median)
    $179,450

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 189% Median Chief Executives salary is 89% 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
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $280,900
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $238,460
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $231,990
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $228,640
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $201,070
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $200,640

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$99,310
    Financial Managers$140,270
    Managers, All Other$140,760
    Sales Managers$134,910
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$160,300
    Marketing Managers$138,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Salt Lake City, UT is $86.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $234.04 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 13.1% below 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $57,820 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,520.