How much does a chief executive make in Salem?
$261,700a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $125.79 an hour or $21,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $125.79
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $198,100Median: $261,700Highest 10%: $563,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $198,100 | $95.22 | |
| 25th | $218,400 | $104.99 | |
| Median | $261,700 | $125.79 | |
| 75th | $441,200 | $212.10 | |
| 90th | $563,500 | $270.93 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Portland, OR | $375,800 |
| Eugene, OR | $274,500 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $163,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $158,400 |
| Sales Manager | $152,100 |
| Financial Manager | $141,400 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $137,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $137,000 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $136,200 |
| Purchasing Manager | $136,100 |
| Marketing Manager | $132,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $125.79 ($261,700 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $261,700 against $214,000 nationally, 22% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $341,600, so Salem pays 23% less.
Where does Salem rank for chief executive pay?
48 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $198,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $563,500 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.