The median annual wage for Chief Executives in California is $220,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $289,530.
At the median that is about $106.06 per hour. An estimated 36,980 people work as chief executives in California.
| Median (annual) | $220,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $289,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $106.06 |
| 10th percentile | $87,070 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 36,980 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.