How much does a chief executive make in Hartford?
$254,200a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $122.20 an hour or $21,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $122.20
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $140,700Median: $254,200Highest 10%: $601,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $140,700 | $67.64 | |
| 25th | $189,800 | $91.26 | |
| Median | $254,200 | $122.20 | |
| 75th | $408,500 | $196.41 | |
| 90th | $601,800 | $289.31 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Bridgeport, CT | $388,100 |
| New Haven, CT | $311,100 |
| Norwich, CT | $250,700 |
| Waterbury, CT | $248,800 |
Related jobs in Hartford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Natural Sciences Manager | $196,900 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $174,400 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $171,400 |
| Financial Manager | $170,300 |
| Manager | $163,700 |
| Marketing Manager | $163,200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $162,500 |
| Sales Manager | $161,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $158,200 |
| General and Operations Manager | $148,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $122.20 ($254,200 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Hartford than the national average?
Yes: $254,200 against $214,000 nationally, 19% more.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $295,100, so Hartford pays 14% less.
Where does Hartford rank for chief executive pay?
55 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $140,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $601,800 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.