Chief Executives Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $370,000 +79.2% vs national
Median hourly $177.89
10th percentile $187,890
90th percentile $607,100
Employed locally 2,060
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $187,890
    25th
    $260,990
    50th (median)
    $370,000
    75th
    $481,180
    90th
    $607,100

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 329% Median Chief Executives salary is 229% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $304,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $301,440
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $287,180
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $268,090
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $260,940

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $141,280
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $212,450
    Financial Managers $180,770
    Managers, All Other $168,750
    Marketing Managers $173,880
    Sales Managers $172,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Seattle, WA is $177.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $291.88 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Seattle, WA is 79.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $187,890 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $260,990.