How much does a chief executive make in Columbus?
$162,900a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $78.32 an hour or $13,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.32
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 247 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,330Median: $162,900Highest 10%: $433,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,330 | $43.43 | |
| 25th | $133,500 | $64.20 | |
| Median | $162,900 | $78.32 | |
| 75th | $311,100 | $149.56 | |
| 90th | $433,200 | $208.25 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Dayton, OH | $210,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $207,200 |
| Cleveland, OH | $199,400 |
| Akron, OH | $172,600 |
| Wheeling, WV | $172,500 |
| Toledo, OH | $168,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $161,800 |
| Canton, OH | $145,900 |
| Weirton, WV | $140,000 |
| Youngstown, OH | $109,700 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $167,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,800 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $147,100 |
| Financial Manager | $145,600 |
| Purchasing Manager | $141,500 |
| Sales Manager | $138,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $138,100 |
| Marketing Manager | $134,400 |
| Manager | $131,600 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $78.32 ($162,900 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $162,900 against $214,000 nationally, 24% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $176,400, so Columbus pays 8% less.
Where does Columbus rank for chief executive pay?
247 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $433,200 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.