How much does a chief executive make in Hawaii?
$281,600a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Hawaii. That is $135.40 an hour or $23,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $135.40
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,000Median: $281,600Highest 10%: $493,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,000 | $48.09 | |
| 25th | $169,200 | $81.37 | |
| Median | $281,600 | $135.40 | |
| 75th | $394,800 | $189.80 | |
| 90th | $493,900 | $237.44 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $315,900 |
| Kahului, HI | $204,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 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 |
| 11. Texas | $257,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $135.40 ($281,600 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Hawaii than the national average?
Yes: $281,600 against $214,000 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Hawaii rank for chief executive pay?
Hawaii ranks 8 of 46 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays chief executives the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $315,900 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.