How much does a chief executive make in Providence?
$243,600a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $117.13 an hour or $20,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $117.13
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,000Median: $243,600Highest 10%: $552,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,000 | $54.79 | |
| 25th | $181,300 | $87.14 | |
| Median | $243,600 | $117.13 | |
| 75th | $414,500 | $199.26 | |
| 90th | $552,800 | $265.75 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $171,200 |
| Financial Manager | $167,600 |
| Human Resources Manager | $163,300 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $162,400 |
| Manager | $160,000 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $157,900 |
| Sales Manager | $148,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $146,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $144,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $117.13 ($243,600 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $243,600 against $214,000 nationally, 14% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $235,400, so Providence pays 4% more.
Where does Providence rank for chief executive pay?
63 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $114,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $552,800 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.