Estimate · based on BLS national data

Chief Executives in Arizona

$266,934 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$128.33 per hour

▼ 1.0% below U.S. average22nd of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: Estimate (BLS national × cost of living) Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$266,934per year
Median$211,850per year
Hourly$128.33per hour
10th – 90th percentile$96,328 – $462,441per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Arizona

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$96,328
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$181,870
  • 50th Percentile — Median$211,850
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$374,340
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$462,441

Half of Chief Executives in Arizona earn more than $211,850. The top 10% make $462,441 or more, while entry-level workers start around $96,328.

Chief Executives in Arizona: Key Facts

Source: BLS national data adjusted for cost of living

  • Arizona ranks 22nd of 51 states for Chief Executives pay, at $266,934 per year (1.0% below the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,328; the top 10% earn over $462,441.
  • Hourly equivalent: $128.33 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $409,838.
  • Among management jobs in Arizona, Architectural and Engineering Managers pays the most ($180,870).

Chief Executives Job Market in Arizona

Key factors affecting compensation

Arizona's key industries are Technology, Healthcare, Tourism, and its job market is rated strong. Chief Executives here earn $266,934 on average, placing the state 22nd nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.99 (U.S. = 1.00), a Arizona salary of $266,934 is roughly equivalent to $269,630 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Indiana ($284,910), Delaware ($277,630), Georgia ($275,840) 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 Arizona?

The average Chief Executives salary in Arizona is $266,934 per year (median $211,850), which is 1.0% below the national average of $269,630.

How does Arizona rank for Chief Executives pay?

Arizona ranks 22nd out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($409,838/yr).

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

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Arizona earn about $96,328 per year and the 25th percentile is $181,870.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Arizona?

About $128.33 per hour, based on the $266,934 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

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