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How much does a chief executive make in Augusta?

$145,000a year

Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $69.70 an hour or $12,080 a month.

Hourly
$69.70
Vs. national median
-32%
Rank among cities
269 of 317
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,500Median: $145,000Highest 10%: $349,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,500$23.32
25th$96,470$46.38
Median$145,000$69.70
75th$211,100$101.49
90th$349,800$168.19

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
Athens, GA$164,500
Valdosta, GA$133,600
Macon, GA$123,200
Chief Executive salary in Georgia Chief Executive salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Education Administrator$177,200
Architectural and Engineering Manager$171,700
Computer and Information Systems Manager$160,900
Marketing Manager$146,700
Sales Manager$138,700
Industrial Production Manager$135,700
Human Resources Manager$132,600
Financial Manager$129,200
Purchasing Manager$128,700
Transportation$124,100
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chief executive make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $69.70 ($145,000 a year).

Do chief executives make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $145,000 against $214,000 nationally, 32% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $208,200, so Augusta pays 30% less.

Where does Augusta rank for chief executive pay?

269 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a chief executive make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $349,800 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.