How much does a chief executive make in Tennessee?
$198,800a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Tennessee. That is $95.59 an hour or $16,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $95.59
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,520Median: $198,800Highest 10%: $474,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 25th | $113,100 | $54.38 | |
| Median | $198,800 | $95.59 | |
| 75th | $307,400 | $147.78 | |
| 90th | $474,700 | $228.24 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $218,200 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $210,000 |
| Jackson, TN | $201,100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $198,900 |
| Memphis, TN | $196,700 |
| Johnson City, TN | $195,500 |
| Kingsport, TN | $189,400 |
| Clarksville, TN | $172,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $166,700 |
| Cleveland, TN | $140,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 21. Wisconsin | $208,400 |
| 22. Georgia | $208,200 |
| 23. Delaware | $200,000 |
| 24. Tennessee | $198,800 |
| 25. Minnesota | $195,700 |
| 26. Montana | $182,300 |
| 27. Kentucky | $179,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $95.59 ($198,800 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $198,800 against $214,000 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for chief executive pay?
Tennessee ranks 24 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays chief executives the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $218,200 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.