How much does a chief executive make in Indiana?
$254,200a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Indiana. That is $122.20 an hour or $21,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $122.20
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,340Median: $254,200Highest 10%: $494,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,340 | $46.80 | |
| 25th | $134,000 | $64.42 | |
| Median | $254,200 | $122.20 | |
| 75th | $377,800 | $181.62 | |
| 90th | $494,100 | $237.54 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $345,000 |
| Evansville, IN | $339,300 |
| South Bend, IN | $261,300 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $256,300 |
| Bloomington, IN | $235,900 |
| Louisville, KY | $213,900 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $213,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $207,200 |
| Lafayette, IN | $204,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 10. New York | $258,000 |
| 11. Texas | $257,900 |
| 12. Michigan | $255,600 |
| 13. Indiana | $254,200 |
| 14. Maryland | $248,700 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $235,400 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $232,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $122.20 ($254,200 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $254,200 against $214,000 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Indiana rank for chief executive pay?
Indiana ranks 13 of 46 states.
Which city in Indiana pays chief executives the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $345,000 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.