How much does a chief executive make in Virginia?
$310,700a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Virginia. That is $149.39 an hour or $25,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $149.39
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $130,000Median: $310,700Highest 10%: $604,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| 25th | $193,700 | $93.13 | |
| Median | $310,700 | $149.39 | |
| 75th | $434,600 | $208.93 | |
| 90th | $604,100 | $290.43 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $326,200 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $317,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $297,400 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $265,000 |
| Roanoke, VA | $258,300 |
| Staunton, VA | $225,800 |
| Winchester, VA | $221,600 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $219,400 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $208,000 |
| Kingsport, TN | $189,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 2. Washington | $339,800 |
| 3. Illinois | $331,900 |
| 4. North Carolina | $314,300 |
| 5. Virginia | $310,700 |
| 6. New Jersey | $310,400 |
| 7. Connecticut | $295,100 |
| 8. Hawaii | $281,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $149.39 ($310,700 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $310,700 against $214,000 nationally, 45% more.
Where does Virginia rank for chief executive pay?
Virginia ranks 5 of 46 states.
Which city in Virginia pays chief executives the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $326,200 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.