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How much does a chief executive make in Fort Smith?

$114,600a year

Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $55.07 an hour or $9,546 a month.

Hourly
$55.07
Vs. national median
-46%
Rank among cities
307 of 317
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,070Median: $114,600Highest 10%: $254,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$55,070$26.48
25th$70,860$34.07
Median$114,600$55.07
75th$186,200$89.50
90th$254,200$122.19

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for chief executives.

Memphis, TN$196,700
Texarkana, TX$161,200
Fayetteville, AR$134,600
Little Rock, AR$129,500
Jonesboro, AR$120,000
Hot Springs, AR$120,000
Chief Executive salary in Arkansas Chief Executive salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Smith

Same field, median yearly pay.

Architectural and Engineering Manager$131,100
Purchasing Manager$125,300
Computer and Information Systems Manager$114,800
Industrial Production Manager$106,500
Financial Manager$105,000
Human Resources Manager$103,600
Facilities Manager$103,300
Sales Manager$99,110
Manager$98,500
Education Administrator$96,420
Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chief executive make an hour in Fort Smith?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $55.07 ($114,600 a year).

Do chief executives make more in Fort Smith than the national average?

No: $114,600 against $214,000 nationally, 46% less.

How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $120,000, so Fort Smith pays 5% less.

Where does Fort Smith rank for chief executive pay?

307 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a chief executive make starting out in Fort Smith?

The lowest-paid 10% make $55,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $254,200 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.