BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Chief Executives in Kansas

$222,710 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$107.07 per hour

▼ 17.4% below U.S. average33rd of 46 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$222,710per year
Median$158,100per year
Hourly$107.07per hour
10th – 90th percentile$51,120 – $453,350per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Kansas

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$51,120
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$111,660
  • 50th Percentile — Median$158,100
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$283,880
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$453,350

Half of Chief Executives in Kansas earn more than $158,100. The top 10% make $453,350 or more, while entry-level workers start around $51,120.

Chief Executives in Kansas: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Kansas ranks 33rd of 46 states for Chief Executives pay, at $222,710 per year (17.4% below the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • 1,960 people work as Chief Executives in Kansas — 1.0% of all U.S. Chief Executives jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.04: Chief Executives jobs are more concentrated in Kansas than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,120; the top 10% earn over $453,350.
  • Hourly equivalent: $107.07 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $403,380.
  • Among management jobs in Kansas, Financial Managers pays the most ($171,510).

Chief Executives Job Market in Kansas

Key factors affecting compensation

Kansas's key industries are Agriculture, Aviation, Energy, and its job market is rated moderate. Chief Executives here earn $222,710 on average, placing the state 33rd nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.85 (U.S. = 1.00), a Kansas salary of $222,710 is roughly equivalent to $262,012 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Nevada ($235,840), North Dakota ($225,920), Utah ($225,320) 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 Kansas?

The average Chief Executives salary in Kansas is $222,710 per year (median $158,100), which is 17.4% below the national average of $269,630.

How does Kansas rank for Chief Executives pay?

Kansas ranks 33rd out of 46 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($403,380/yr).

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

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Kansas earn about $51,120 per year and the 25th percentile is $111,660.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Kansas?

About $107.07 per hour, based on the $222,710 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chief Executives work in Kansas?

BLS counts 1,960 Chief Executives jobs in Kansas (OEWS May 2025).

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