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Chief Executives Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Chief Executives make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$213,370
Median Annual Salary
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+9.5% vs 2024
$240,440
Mean Salary
$213,370
Median Salary
$102.58
Hourly Rate
Chief Executives salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Chief Executives in Colorado earn a median salary of $213,370 per year ($17,780/month).
This is 0.4% above the national average of $212,619.
Colorado ranks #19 out of 46 states for Chief Executives pay.
Salaries increased by 9.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Judgment and Decision Making
4.75
Critical Thinking
4.38
Complex Problem Solving
4.38
Speaking
4.25
Coordination
4.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Administration and Management
4.78
Personnel and Human Resources
4.48
English Language
4.41
Customer and Personal Service
4.39
Economics and Accounting
4.04
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(74.1% of workers)
Salaries for Chief Executives in Colorado range from $88,400 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $402,230 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $134,380 and $302,380.
The median annual salary for Chief Executives in Colorado is $213,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $240,440.
What is the salary range for a Chief Executives in Colorado?
Salaries for Chief Executives in Colorado range from $88,400 at the 10th percentile to $402,230 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $134,380 and $302,380.
What is the starting salary for a Chief Executives in Colorado?
Entry-level Chief Executives positions in Colorado typically start around $88,400 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $134,380 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Chief Executives in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Chief Executives in Colorado is approximately $102.58 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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