Chief Executives Salary in Tennessee
Chief Executives in Tennessee earn a median of $198,830 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $198,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($213,990)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,700
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,520; the top 10% earn over $474,740. Nationally the range is $75,700 to $507,730.
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Chief Executives pay in Tennessee
How much do chief executives make in Tennessee?
The median is $198,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,520 and the top 10% earn over $474,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for chief executives?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 46 (−7% vs. the national median of $213,990). Living costs are not included.