Chief Executives Salary in Alabama
Chief Executives in Alabama earn a median of $166,420 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $166,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($213,990)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,670; the top 10% earn over $317,400. Nationally the range is $75,700 to $507,730.
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- Compensation and Benefits Managers$118,470 median in Alabama
- Marketing Managers$120,160 median in Alabama
Chief Executives pay in Alabama
How much do chief executives make in Alabama?
The median is $166,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,670 and the top 10% earn over $317,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for chief executives?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 46 (−22% vs. the national median of $213,990). Living costs are not included.