How much does a chief executive make in Arkansas?
$120,000a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Arkansas. That is $57.69 an hour or $9,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.69
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 3,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,830Median: $120,000Highest 10%: $330,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,830 | $23.96 | |
| 25th | $72,580 | $34.89 | |
| Median | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| 75th | $196,800 | $94.62 | |
| 90th | $330,500 | $158.88 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $196,700 |
| Texarkana, TX | $161,200 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $134,600 |
| Little Rock, AR | $129,500 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $120,000 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $120,000 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $114,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 43. Mississippi | $139,300 |
| 44. Maine | $138,800 |
| 45. New Mexico | $123,500 |
| 46. Arkansas | $120,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $57.69 ($120,000 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $120,000 against $214,000 nationally, 44% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for chief executive pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 46 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays chief executives the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $196,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.