Chief Executives Salary in Kentucky
Chief Executives in Kentucky earn a median of $179,530 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $179,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($213,990)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,070
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,800; the top 10% earn over $466,660. Nationally the range is $75,700 to $507,730.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Chief Executives pay in Kentucky
How much do chief executives make in Kentucky?
The median is $179,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,800 and the top 10% earn over $466,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for chief executives?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 46 (−16% vs. the national median of $213,990). Living costs are not included.