How much does a chief executive make in Milwaukee?
$216,200a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $103.96 an hour or $18,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $103.96
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 317
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $115,000Median: $216,200Highest 10%: $477,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $115,000 | $55.30 | |
| 25th | $169,500 | $81.49 | |
| Median | $216,200 | $103.96 | |
| 75th | $340,000 | $163.46 | |
| 90th | $477,900 | $229.76 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Oshkosh, WI | $233,800 |
| Green Bay, WI | $222,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $218,800 |
| Madison, WI | $217,000 |
| Kenosha, WI | $215,900 |
| La Crosse, WI | $210,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $210,000 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $204,700 |
| Racine, WI | $203,200 |
| Wausau, WI | $202,500 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $201,700 |
| Appleton, WI | $201,300 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $195,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $158,300 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $161,200 |
| Financial Manager | $156,100 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $145,000 |
| Sales Manager | $144,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $143,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $140,200 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $133,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $130,700 |
| Manager | $129,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $103.96 ($216,200 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $216,200 against $214,000 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $208,400, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for chief executive pay?
106 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $115,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $477,900 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.