How much does a chief executive make in Honolulu?
$315,900a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $151.88 an hour or $26,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $151.88
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $132,700Median: $315,900Highest 10%: $520,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $132,700 | $63.77 | |
| 25th | $192,400 | $92.51 | |
| Median | $315,900 | $151.88 | |
| 75th | $427,100 | $205.36 | |
| 90th | $520,900 | $250.43 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $151,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $150,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $141,500 |
| Manager | $134,700 |
| Financial Manager | $134,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $129,200 |
| Construction Manager | $128,700 |
| Education Administrator | $126,700 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $124,300 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $119,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $151.88 ($315,900 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $315,900 against $214,000 nationally, 48% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $281,600, so Honolulu pays 12% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for chief executive pay?
18 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $132,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $520,900 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.