Chief Executives Salary in Texas
Chief Executives in Texas earn a median of $257,850 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $257,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($213,990)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 8,780
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $121,130; the top 10% earn over $558,550. Nationally the range is $75,700 to $507,730.
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- Compensation and Benefits Managers$136,930 median in Texas
- Marketing Managers$147,880 median in Texas
Chief Executives pay in Texas
How much do chief executives make in Texas?
The median is $257,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $121,130 and the top 10% earn over $558,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for chief executives?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 46 (+20% vs. the national median of $213,990). Living costs are not included.