How much does a chief executive make in Ohio?
$176,400a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Ohio. That is $84.83 an hour or $14,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.83
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,390Median: $176,400Highest 10%: $484,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,390 | $38.17 | |
| 25th | $123,200 | $59.23 | |
| Median | $176,400 | $84.83 | |
| 75th | $350,700 | $168.59 | |
| 90th | $484,800 | $233.09 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $210,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $207,200 |
| Cleveland, OH | $199,400 |
| Akron, OH | $172,600 |
| Wheeling, WV | $172,500 |
| Toledo, OH | $168,800 |
| Columbus, OH | $162,900 |
| Huntington, WV | $161,800 |
| Lima, OH | $150,700 |
| Canton, OH | $145,900 |
| Weirton, WV | $140,000 |
| Sandusky, OH | $120,000 |
| Youngstown, OH | $109,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 26. Montana | $182,300 |
| 27. Kentucky | $179,500 |
| 28. Idaho | $177,200 |
| 29. Ohio | $176,400 |
| 30. Vermont | $175,100 |
| 31. Missouri | $172,300 |
| 32. Utah | $171,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $84.83 ($176,400 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $176,400 against $214,000 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Ohio rank for chief executive pay?
Ohio ranks 29 of 46 states.
Which city in Ohio pays chief executives the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $210,700 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.