Chief Executives Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$206,420
↑ 23.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Chief Executives — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Chief Executives — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 23.7% since 2011 ($166,910 → $206,420)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $206,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -16%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,420 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | $206,680 | +9.1% |
| 2022 | $189,520 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | $179,520 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | $185,950 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | $184,460 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | $189,600 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | $183,270 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | $181,210 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | $175,110 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | $173,320 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $171,610 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $168,140 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $166,910 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.