Chief Executives Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Washington
Chief Executives in Washington earn a median salary of $242,982 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.7% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 3,050 chief executives are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $151,910 to $370,000 depending on location.
$242,982
Avg median salary in Washington
$370,000
Highest paying metro
$151,910
Lowest paying metro
3,050
Employed in Washington
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inChief Executives salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $370,000 | $260,990 | $481,180 | 2,060 |
| Kennewick, WA | $287,180 | $179,050 | $372,480 | 70 |
| Bremerton, WA | $268,090 | $211,550 | $355,230 | 60 |
| Spokane, WA | $260,940 | $184,340 | $378,800 | 160 |
| Bellingham, WA | $236,930 | $162,260 | $348,130 | 70 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $226,440 | $183,880 | — | 30 |
| Yakima, WA | $225,480 | $200,910 | — | 70 |
| Western Washington | $218,350 | $142,120 | — | 180 |
| Olympia, WA | $216,720 | $157,470 | — | 140 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $210,760 | $145,020 | $327,760 | 30 |
| Eastern Washington | $151,910 | $91,320 | — | 180 |