How much does a chief executive make in Georgia?
$208,200a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Georgia. That is $100.09 an hour or $17,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.09
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,290Median: $208,200Highest 10%: $517,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,290 | $27.54 | |
| 25th | $109,300 | $52.54 | |
| Median | $208,200 | $100.09 | |
| 75th | $378,500 | $181.95 | |
| 90th | $517,900 | $249.00 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $275,800 |
| Dalton, GA | $242,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $210,000 |
| Savannah, GA | $197,800 |
| Columbus, GA | $169,600 |
| Athens, GA | $164,500 |
| Augusta, GA | $145,000 |
| Valdosta, GA | $133,600 |
| Macon, GA | $123,200 |
| Rome, GA | $106,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 19. Colorado | $213,400 |
| 20. Iowa | $211,200 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $208,400 |
| 22. Georgia | $208,200 |
| 23. Delaware | $200,000 |
| 24. Tennessee | $198,800 |
| 25. Minnesota | $195,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $100.09 ($208,200 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $208,200 against $214,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Georgia rank for chief executive pay?
Georgia ranks 22 of 46 states.
Which city in Georgia pays chief executives the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $275,800 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.