How much does a chief executive make in Rhode Island?
$235,400a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Rhode Island. That is $113.15 an hour or $19,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $113.15
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,000Median: $235,400Highest 10%: $561,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,000 | $54.79 | |
| 25th | $181,300 | $87.15 | |
| Median | $235,400 | $113.15 | |
| 75th | $414,200 | $199.13 | |
| 90th | $561,100 | $269.75 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $243,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 12. Michigan | $255,600 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $113.15 ($235,400 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $235,400 against $214,000 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for chief executive pay?
Rhode Island ranks 15 of 46 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays chief executives the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $243,600 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.