How much does a chief executive make in New Jersey?
$310,400a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in New Jersey. That is $149.25 an hour or $25,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $149.25
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $173,600Median: $310,400Highest 10%: $666,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $173,600 | $83.44 | |
| 25th | $207,200 | $99.60 | |
| Median | $310,400 | $149.25 | |
| 75th | $448,900 | $215.82 | |
| 90th | $666,000 | $320.21 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $301,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $292,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $279,100 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $277,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | $191,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 3. Illinois | $331,900 |
| 4. North Carolina | $314,300 |
| 5. Virginia | $310,700 |
| 6. New Jersey | $310,400 |
| 7. Connecticut | $295,100 |
| 8. Hawaii | $281,600 |
| 9. South Dakota | $280,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $149.25 ($310,400 a year).
Do chief executives make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $310,400 against $214,000 nationally, 45% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for chief executive pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 46 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays chief executives the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $301,400 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.