Chief Executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
SOC: 11-1011.00
Common Job Titles
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Chief Operating Officer (COO)President
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Chief Executives (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
211,850
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $73,710 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $262,930 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Administration and Management4.8/5
- Personnel and Human Resources4.5/5
- English Language4.4/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.4/5
- Economics and Accounting4.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAtlassian JIRAExtensible markup language XMLIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftPHPSAP softwareStructured query language SQL
Technology Skills
AdSense TrackerBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeComputerEase construction accounting softwareDatabase reporting softwareDataboxEmail softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareExact Software Macola ES Labor Performance
Tools & Equipment
10-key calculatorsDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDASmartphonesUniversal serial bus USB flash drives