How much does a chief executive make in Springfield?
$338,600a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $162.77 an hour or $28,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $162.77
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,900Median: $338,600Highest 10%: $493,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,900 | $53.32 | |
| 25th | $169,500 | $81.48 | |
| Median | $338,600 | $162.77 | |
| 75th | $451,200 | $216.94 | |
| 90th | $493,400 | $237.22 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Chicago, IL | $345,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $323,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $310,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $270,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $205,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $202,800 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $154,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $146,600 |
| Marketing Manager | $141,500 |
| Financial Manager | $133,500 |
| Manager | $131,200 |
| Human Resources Manager | $129,300 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $124,800 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $121,000 |
| Sales Manager | $120,800 |
| Public Relations Manager | $119,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $162.77 ($338,600 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $338,600 against $214,000 nationally, 58% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $331,900, so Springfield pays 2% more.
Where does Springfield rank for chief executive pay?
11 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $110,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $493,400 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.