Chief Executives pay in Maryland
Chief Executives in Maryland earn an average of $299,580 a year. That is $29,950 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $269,630. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $338,450.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for chief executives by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Average pay by state
Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $269,630 | $129.63 |
| Maryland | $299,580 | $144.03 |
| Virginia | $340,580 | $163.74 |
| Pennsylvania | $302,990 | $145.67 |
| Delaware | $277,630 | $133.48 |
| West Virginia | $192,840 | $92.71 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- General and Operations Managers$136,570
- Financial Managers$170,350
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$176,850
- Managers, All Other$155,830
- Medical and Health Services Managers$148,720
- Marketing Managers$160,240
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do chief executives make in Maryland?
The average is $299,580 a year, and the median is $248,660. That is $29,950 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $269,630.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$144.03 an hour on average; the median is $119.55.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($338,450), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($307,690). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($189,870).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #14 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.