Chief Executives Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $273,710 +32.6% vs national
Median hourly $131.59
10th percentile $105,990
90th percentile $601,360
Employed locally 80
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,990
    25th
    $171,020
    50th (median)
    $273,710
    75th
    $403,070
    90th
    $601,360

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 426% Median Chief Executives salary is 326% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $354,310
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,110
    Medical and Health Services Managers $109,920
    Financial Managers $140,870
    Managers, All Other $107,400
    Sales Managers $127,010
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $141,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Winston, NC is $131.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $289.12 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Winston, NC is 32.6% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $105,990 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $171,020.