How much does a chief executive make in Dallas?
$320,100a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $153.88 an hour or $26,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $153.88
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 2,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $134,700Median: $320,100Highest 10%: $589,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $134,700 | $64.74 | |
| 25th | $198,100 | $95.25 | |
| Median | $320,100 | $153.88 | |
| 75th | $442,300 | $212.66 | |
| 90th | $589,800 | $283.54 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Midland, TX | $389,300 |
| Austin, TX | $288,200 |
| Odessa, TX | $281,500 |
| Houston, TX | $275,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $256,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $237,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $229,300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $226,700 |
| Killeen, TX | $220,900 |
| El Paso, TX | $220,100 |
| Waco, TX | $217,600 |
| Amarillo, TX | $208,200 |
| Longview, TX | $205,800 |
| McAllen, TX | $203,000 |
| Brownsville, TX | $178,900 |
| College Station, TX | $176,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $174,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $161,200 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $173,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,200 |
| Financial Manager | $169,200 |
| Marketing Manager | $155,500 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $145,900 |
| Sales Manager | $144,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $140,900 |
| Manager | $139,800 |
| Purchasing Manager | $137,800 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $153.88 ($320,100 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $320,100 against $214,000 nationally, 50% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $257,900, so Dallas pays 24% more.
Where does Dallas rank for chief executive pay?
16 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $134,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $589,800 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.