How much does a chief executive make in New York?
$258,000a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in New York. That is $124.03 an hour or $21,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $124.03
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 8,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $140,400Median: $258,000Highest 10%: $657,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $140,400 | $67.50 | |
| 25th | $179,000 | $86.05 | |
| Median | $258,000 | $124.03 | |
| 75th | $419,700 | $201.79 | |
| 90th | $657,600 | $316.17 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $301,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $251,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $240,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $237,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $216,600 |
| Kingston, NY | $199,900 |
| Utica, NY | $197,900 |
| Elmira, NY | $192,500 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $192,500 |
| Binghamton, NY | $184,400 |
| Albany, NY | $180,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 7. Connecticut | $295,100 |
| 8. Hawaii | $281,600 |
| 9. South Dakota | $280,900 |
| 10. New York | $258,000 |
| 11. Texas | $257,900 |
| 12. Michigan | $255,600 |
| 13. Indiana | $254,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $124.03 ($258,000 a year).
Do chief executives make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $258,000 against $214,000 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New York rank for chief executive pay?
New York ranks 10 of 46 states.
Which city in New York 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.