Chief Executives Salary in North Carolina
Chief Executives in North Carolina earn a median of $314,290 a year, +47% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $314,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +47% ($213,990)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,210; the top 10% earn over $624,990. Nationally the range is $75,700 to $507,730.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Human Resources Managers$142,990 median in North Carolina
- Financial Managers$166,780 median in North Carolina
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$135,240 median in North Carolina
- Marketing Managers$165,480 median in North Carolina
Chief Executives pay in North Carolina
How much do chief executives make in North Carolina?
The median is $314,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,210 and the top 10% earn over $624,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for chief executives?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 46 (+47% vs. the national median of $213,990). Living costs are not included.