How much does a chief executive make in Los Angeles?
$234,300a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $112.64 an hour or $19,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $112.64
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 10,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,300Median: $234,300Highest 10%: $522,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,300 | $48.68 | |
| 25th | $160,000 | $76.92 | |
| Median | $234,300 | $112.64 | |
| 75th | $369,300 | $177.56 | |
| 90th | $522,100 | $250.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| San Francisco, CA | $288,700 |
| Napa, CA | $241,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $238,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $226,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $218,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $214,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $209,100 |
| Yuba City, CA | $209,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $202,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $200,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $195,700 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $195,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $190,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $188,900 |
| Merced, CA | $181,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $180,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $178,000 |
| Chico, CA | $176,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $176,700 |
| Redding, CA | $170,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $169,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $161,000 |
| Visalia, CA | $155,500 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $204,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $193,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $190,900 |
| Financial Manager | $175,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $171,900 |
| Human Resources Manager | $168,400 |
| Manager | $168,200 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $167,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $163,800 |
| Education Administrator | $161,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $112.64 ($234,300 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $234,300 against $214,000 nationally, 9% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $218,600, so Los Angeles pays 7% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for chief executive pay?
75 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $522,100 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.