How much does a chief executive make in Maryland?
$248,700a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Maryland. That is $119.55 an hour or $20,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $119.55
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 3,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $140,000Median: $248,700Highest 10%: $486,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $140,000 | $67.30 | |
| 25th | $188,900 | $90.81 | |
| Median | $248,700 | $119.55 | |
| 75th | $396,700 | $190.70 | |
| 90th | $486,900 | $234.07 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $292,800 |
| Baltimore, MD | $268,000 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $260,100 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $142,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 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 |
| 17. California | $218,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $119.55 ($248,700 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $248,700 against $214,000 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Maryland rank for chief executive pay?
Maryland ranks 14 of 46 states.
Which city in Maryland pays chief executives the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $292,800 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.