How much does a chief executive make in Athens?
$164,500a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $79.07 an hour or $13,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.07
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 243 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,240Median: $164,500Highest 10%: $551,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,240 | $26.56 | |
| 25th | $106,300 | $51.11 | |
| Median | $164,500 | $79.07 | |
| 75th | $312,500 | $150.25 | |
| 90th | $551,400 | $265.08 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Atlanta, GA | $275,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $210,000 |
| Savannah, GA | $197,800 |
| Columbus, GA | $169,600 |
| Augusta, GA | $145,000 |
| Valdosta, GA | $133,600 |
| Macon, GA | $123,200 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $137,600 |
| Financial Manager | $137,100 |
| Marketing Manager | $131,300 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $131,200 |
| Human Resources Manager | $129,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $126,400 |
| Transportation | $122,200 |
| Sales Manager | $121,500 |
| Facilities Manager | $108,100 |
| Education Administrator | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $79.07 ($164,500 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $164,500 against $214,000 nationally, 23% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $208,200, so Athens pays 21% less.
Where does Athens rank for chief executive pay?
243 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $551,400 or more.
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.