How much does a chief executive make in Washington?
$339,800a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Washington. That is $163.37 an hour or $28,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $163.37
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $160,100Median: $339,800Highest 10%: $607,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $160,100 | $76.98 | |
| 25th | $216,200 | $103.96 | |
| Median | $339,800 | $163.37 | |
| 75th | $442,200 | $212.59 | |
| 90th | $607,100 | $291.88 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $375,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $370,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $287,200 |
| Bremerton, WA | $268,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $260,900 |
| Yakima, WA | $238,200 |
| Bellingham, WA | $236,900 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $210,800 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $207,100 |
| Olympia, WA | $204,200 |
| Lewiston, ID | $176,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 1. Oregon | $341,600 |
| 2. Washington | $339,800 |
| 3. Illinois | $331,900 |
| 4. North Carolina | $314,300 |
| 5. Virginia | $310,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $163.37 ($339,800 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $339,800 against $214,000 nationally, 59% more.
Where does Washington rank for chief executive pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 46 states.
Which city in Washington pays chief executives the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $375,800 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.