Chief Executives Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Chief Executives in Virginia earn a median salary of $220,406 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.8% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 4,020 chief executives are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $153,880 to $317,900 depending on location.
$220,406
Avg median salary in Virginia
$317,900
Highest paying metro
$153,880
Lowest paying metro
4,020
Employed in Virginia
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $317,900 | $190,750 | $448,830 | 180 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $297,350 | $190,920 | $464,990 | 530 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $264,970 | $214,280 | $373,000 | 40 |
| Southside Virginia | $238,460 | $138,890 | — | 90 |
| Richmond, VA | $232,850 | $164,990 | — | 690 |
| Roanoke, VA | $230,320 | $127,830 | — | 130 |
| Staunton, VA | $225,760 | $151,230 | $391,440 | 40 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $221,620 | $149,030 | $370,300 | 90 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $219,400 | $145,240 | $341,480 | 160 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $208,030 | $155,390 | $344,030 | 50 |
| Southwest Virginia | $200,640 | $123,460 | — | 110 |
| Northwest Virginia | $198,800 | $129,380 | — | 70 |
| West Virginia | $181,930 | $106,010 | — | 1,390 |
| Northeast Virginia | $171,580 | $148,350 | $232,910 | 50 |
| Northern West Virginia | $163,000 | $99,990 | $231,750 | 270 |
| Southern West Virginia | $153,880 | $99,990 | — | 130 |