Chief Executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Common Job Titles
- CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- President
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Chief Executives (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
211,850
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $73,710. 25th percentile: U.S. $126,080. 50th percentile: U.S. $206,420. 75th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $73,710 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $262,930 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Administration and Management4.8/5
- Personnel and Human Resources4.5/5
- English Language4.4/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.4/5
- Economics and Accounting4.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Atlassian JIRA
- Extensible markup language XML
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- PHP
- SAP software
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- AdSense Tracker
- Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
- ComputerEase construction accounting software
- Database reporting software
- Databox
- Email software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Exact Software Macola ES Labor Performance
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Smartphones
- Universal serial bus USB flash drives