How much does a chief executive make in Pennsylvania?
$232,600a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Pennsylvania. That is $111.81 an hour or $19,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $111.81
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 8,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $118,800Median: $232,600Highest 10%: $528,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $118,800 | $57.12 | |
| 25th | $162,900 | $78.33 | |
| Median | $232,600 | $111.81 | |
| 75th | $397,100 | $190.91 | |
| 90th | $528,200 | $253.94 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $292,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $279,100 |
| Williamsport, PA | $233,900 |
| Reading, PA | $229,700 |
| Lancaster, PA | $224,200 |
| York, PA | $217,700 |
| Scranton, PA | $216,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $216,100 |
| Lebanon, PA | $213,800 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $209,100 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $205,600 |
| State College, PA | $204,000 |
| Altoona, PA | $197,400 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $180,900 |
| Erie, PA | $170,300 |
| Johnstown, PA | $153,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 13. Indiana | $254,200 |
| 14. Maryland | $248,700 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $235,400 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $232,600 |
| 17. California | $218,600 |
| 18. Nebraska | $214,700 |
| 19. Colorado | $213,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $111.81 ($232,600 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $232,600 against $214,000 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for chief executive pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 16 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays chief executives the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $292,800 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.