How much does a chief executive make in Seattle?
$370,000a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $177.88 an hour or $30,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $177.88
- Vs. national median
- +73%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $187,900Median: $370,000Highest 10%: $607,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $187,900 | $90.33 | |
| 25th | $261,000 | $125.48 | |
| Median | $370,000 | $177.88 | |
| 75th | $481,200 | $231.34 | |
| 90th | $607,100 | $291.88 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Portland, OR | $375,800 |
| Kennewick, WA | $287,200 |
| Bremerton, WA | $268,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $260,900 |
| Yakima, WA | $238,200 |
| Bellingham, WA | $236,900 |
| Olympia, WA | $204,200 |
| Lewiston, ID | $176,000 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $216,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $214,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $204,300 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $203,200 |
| Financial Manager | $185,600 |
| Sales Manager | $184,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $175,900 |
| Education Administrator | $174,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $171,400 |
| Manager | $169,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $177.88 ($370,000 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $370,000 against $214,000 nationally, 73% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $339,800, so Seattle pays 9% more.
Where does Seattle rank for chief executive pay?
7 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $187,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $607,100 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.