BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Chief Executives in Alabama

$201,200 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$96.73 per hour

▼ 25.4% below U.S. average39th of 46 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$201,200per year
Median$166,420per year
Hourly$96.73per hour
10th – 90th percentile$101,670 – $317,400per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Alabama

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$101,670
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$134,650
  • 50th Percentile — Median$166,420
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$222,490
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$317,400

Half of Chief Executives in Alabama earn more than $166,420. The top 10% make $317,400 or more, while entry-level workers start around $101,670.

Chief Executives in Alabama: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Alabama ranks 39th of 46 states for Chief Executives pay, at $201,200 per year (25.4% below the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • 810 people work as Chief Executives in Alabama — 0.4% of all U.S. Chief Executives jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.29: Chief Executives jobs are less concentrated in Alabama than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,670; the top 10% earn over $317,400.
  • Hourly equivalent: $96.73 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $403,380.
  • Among management jobs in Alabama, Architectural and Engineering Managers pays the most ($167,150).

Chief Executives Job Market in Alabama

Key factors affecting compensation

Alabama's key industries are Automotive, Aerospace, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Chief Executives here earn $201,200 on average, placing the state 39th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.87 (U.S. = 1.00), a Alabama salary of $201,200 is roughly equivalent to $231,264 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Idaho ($221,580), New Hampshire ($221,460), Alaska ($220,770) are the closest alternatives for Chief Executives weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Chief Executives salary in Alabama?

The average Chief Executives salary in Alabama is $201,200 per year (median $166,420), which is 25.4% below the national average of $269,630.

How does Alabama rank for Chief Executives pay?

Alabama ranks 39th out of 46 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($403,380/yr).

How much do entry-level Chief Executives make in Alabama?

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Alabama earn about $101,670 per year and the 25th percentile is $134,650.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Alabama?

About $96.73 per hour, based on the $201,200 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chief Executives work in Alabama?

BLS counts 810 Chief Executives jobs in Alabama (OEWS May 2025).

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