How much does a chief executive make in Connecticut?
$295,100a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Connecticut. That is $141.88 an hour or $24,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $141.88
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $156,700Median: $295,100Highest 10%: $680,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $156,700 | $75.33 | |
| 25th | $204,000 | $98.07 | |
| Median | $295,100 | $141.88 | |
| 75th | $456,900 | $219.66 | |
| 90th | $680,100 | $326.96 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $388,100 |
| New Haven, CT | $311,100 |
| Hartford, CT | $254,200 |
| Norwich, CT | $250,700 |
| Waterbury, CT | $248,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 4. North Carolina | $314,300 |
| 5. Virginia | $310,700 |
| 6. New Jersey | $310,400 |
| 7. Connecticut | $295,100 |
| 8. Hawaii | $281,600 |
| 9. South Dakota | $280,900 |
| 10. New York | $258,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $141.88 ($295,100 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $295,100 against $214,000 nationally, 38% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for chief executive pay?
Connecticut ranks 7 of 46 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays chief executives the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $388,100 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.