How much does a chief executive make in Wisconsin?
$208,400a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Wisconsin. That is $100.17 an hour or $17,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.17
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 46
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,600Median: $208,400Highest 10%: $426,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,600 | $49.79 | |
| 25th | $152,800 | $73.44 | |
| Median | $208,400 | $100.17 | |
| 75th | $318,900 | $153.32 | |
| 90th | $426,300 | $204.95 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oshkosh, WI | $233,800 |
| Green Bay, WI | $222,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $218,800 |
| Madison, WI | $217,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $216,200 |
| Kenosha, WI | $215,900 |
| La Crosse, WI | $210,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $210,000 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $204,700 |
| Racine, WI | $203,200 |
| Wausau, WI | $202,500 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $201,700 |
| Appleton, WI | $201,300 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $195,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $158,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 18. Nebraska | $214,700 |
| 19. Colorado | $213,400 |
| 20. Iowa | $211,200 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $208,400 |
| 22. Georgia | $208,200 |
| 23. Delaware | $200,000 |
| 24. Tennessee | $198,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $100.17 ($208,400 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $208,400 against $214,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for chief executive pay?
Wisconsin ranks 21 of 46 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays chief executives the most?
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, with a median of $233,800 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.