How much does a chief executive make in Charlotte?
$329,000a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $158.19 an hour or $27,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $158.19
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,100Median: $329,000Highest 10%: $600,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,100 | $54.86 | |
| 25th | $185,400 | $89.13 | |
| Median | $329,000 | $158.19 | |
| 75th | $446,400 | $214.61 | |
| 90th | $600,000 | $288.46 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Durham, NC | $381,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $354,300 |
| Hickory, NC | $312,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $297,400 |
| Raleigh, NC | $286,100 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $273,700 |
| Asheville, NC | $270,500 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $176,800 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $173,200 |
| Financial Manager | $172,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $170,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $167,500 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,200 |
| Sales Manager | $162,000 |
| Human Resources Manager | $158,900 |
| Manager | $156,000 |
| Purchasing Manager | $144,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $158.19 ($329,000 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $329,000 against $214,000 nationally, 54% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $314,300, so Charlotte pays 5% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for chief executive pay?
13 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $114,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $600,000 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.