How much does a chief executive make in Colorado?
$213,400a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Colorado. That is $102.58 an hour or $17,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $102.58
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 46
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,400Median: $213,400Highest 10%: $402,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,400 | $42.50 | |
| 25th | $134,400 | $64.61 | |
| Median | $213,400 | $102.58 | |
| 75th | $302,400 | $145.38 | |
| 90th | $402,200 | $193.38 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $224,000 |
| Boulder, CO | $216,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $210,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 16. Pennsylvania | $232,600 |
| 17. California | $218,600 |
| 18. Nebraska | $214,700 |
| 19. Colorado | $213,400 |
| 20. Iowa | $211,200 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $208,400 |
| 22. Georgia | $208,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $102.58 ($213,400 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $213,400 against $214,000 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Colorado rank for chief executive pay?
Colorado ranks 19 of 46 states.
Which city in Colorado pays chief executives the most?
Colorado Springs, CO, with a median of $224,000 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.