How much does a chief executive make in Rockford?
$323,000a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $155.30 an hour or $26,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $155.30
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $127,000Median: $323,000Highest 10%: $601,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $127,000 | $61.06 | |
| 25th | $201,700 | $96.97 | |
| Median | $323,000 | $155.30 | |
| 75th | $394,300 | $189.55 | |
| 90th | $601,800 | $289.31 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Chicago, IL | $345,000 |
| Springfield, IL | $338,600 |
| Champaign, IL | $310,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $270,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $205,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $202,800 |
Related jobs in Rockford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $146,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $146,600 |
| Financial Manager | $135,700 |
| Sales Manager | $133,600 |
| Manager | $127,900 |
| Purchasing Manager | $127,000 |
| Marketing Manager | $124,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $123,100 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $121,900 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $120,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $155.30 ($323,000 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $323,000 against $214,000 nationally, 51% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $331,900, so Rockford pays 3% less.
Where does Rockford rank for chief executive pay?
15 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $127,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $601,800 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.