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How much does a chief executive make in Chattanooga?

$210,000a year

Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $100.96 an hour or $17,500 a month.

Hourly
$100.96
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
122 of 317
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,220Median: $210,000Highest 10%: $481,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$68,220$32.80
25th$114,900$55.26
Median$210,000$100.96
75th$452,000$217.30
90th$481,700$231.56

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for chief executives.

Nashville, TN$218,200
Jackson, TN$201,100
Knoxville, TN$198,900
Memphis, TN$196,700
Johnson City, TN$195,500
Kingsport, TN$189,400
Clarksville, TN$172,400
Morristown, TN$166,700
Chief Executive salary in Tennessee Chief Executive salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Architectural and Engineering Manager$163,700
Computer and Information Systems Manager$153,000
Financial Manager$151,500
Administrative Services Manager$130,500
Human Resources Manager$129,900
Marketing Manager$124,400
Purchasing Manager$123,800
Industrial Production Manager$121,700
Sales Manager$118,700
Education Administrator$117,200
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $100.96 ($210,000 a year).

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

No: $210,000 against $214,000 nationally, 2% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $198,800, so Chattanooga pays 6% more.

Where does Chattanooga rank for chief executive pay?

122 of 317 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $68,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $481,700 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.