How much does a chief executive make in New York?
$301,400a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $144.92 an hour or $25,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $144.92
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 7,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $164,700Median: $301,400Highest 10%: $709,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $164,700 | $79.20 | |
| 25th | $208,300 | $100.15 | |
| Median | $301,400 | $144.92 | |
| 75th | $462,500 | $222.35 | |
| 90th | $709,700 | $341.19 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $251,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $240,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $237,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $216,600 |
| Utica, NY | $197,900 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $192,500 |
| Binghamton, NY | $184,400 |
| Albany, NY | $180,200 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Manager | $221,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $215,300 |
| Sales Manager | $215,200 |
| Marketing Manager | $192,800 |
| Public Relations Manager | $192,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $185,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $183,900 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $180,500 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $179,700 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $174,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $144.92 ($301,400 a year).
Do chief executives make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $301,400 against $214,000 nationally, 41% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $258,000, so New York pays 17% more.
Where does New York rank for chief executive pay?
23 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $164,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $709,700 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.