Salary distribution
Where Illinois chief executives fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Chief Executives in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 24 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $250,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 5 | $137,426 |
| Level II — qualified | 11 | $252,525 |
| Level III — experienced | 2 | $308,067 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 2 | $834,500 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chief Executives in Illinois. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenobe Americas, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance | 2 | $303,067 |
| Sensa Robotics LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $232,086 |
| Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc | SVP, Chief Clinical Officer | 1 | $232,086 |
| TheMathCompany, Inc. | Partner | 1 | $275,000 |
| IGROW INC | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $137,426 |
| Color Tech Holdings Inc | CEO & President | 1 | $260,000 |
| Telezygology Inc. | Group CEO | 1 | $252,525 |
| Central Seaway Co, Inc. | Senior Director - Growth | 1 | $148,450 |
| Nuda Foods, LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $225,000 |
| K Exports LLC | Chief Revenue Officer | 1 | $3,000,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Chief Executive Officer at Sensa Robotics LLC$232,086NapervilleDecided Nov 21, 2025I-200-25318-408413
- SVP, Chief Clinical Officer at Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc$232,086DeerfieldDecided Nov 4, 2025I-203-25268-335560
- Partner at TheMathCompany, Inc.$275,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-321370
- Chief Executive Officer at IGROW INC$137,426ChicagoWage Level IDecided Aug 4, 2025I-200-25209-203815
- CEO & President at Color Tech Holdings Inc$260,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Jun 25, 2025I-203-25168-099509
- Group CEO at Telezygology Inc.$252,525Des PlainesWage Level IIDecided Jun 24, 2025I-203-25167-095762
- Senior Director - Growth at Central Seaway Co, Inc.$148,450NorthbrookWage Level IDecided Jun 18, 2025I-200-25162-080253
- Chief Executive Officer at Nuda Foods, LLC$225,000Lake ForestWage Level IIDecided Jun 17, 2025I-203-25161-074219
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Chief Executives pay by experience level in Illinois
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Chief Executives specialties in Illinois
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 9 certified offers. The most common variant is Chief Executive Officer at a median of $202,500.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Sensa Robotics LLC | 6 | $202,500 |
| Vice President | William Blair & Company, LLC | 3 | $304,278 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Chief Executives in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 23 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $199,225.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and wholesale | Central Seaway Co, Inc. | 6 | $199,225 |
| Technology and software | Sensa Robotics LLC | 4 | $213,590 |
| Professional services | TheMathCompany, Inc. | 4 | $267,500 |
| Manufacturing | Zenobe Americas, Inc. | 4 | $303,067 |
| Finance and insurance | William Blair & Company, LLC | 3 | $212,181 |
| Healthcare | Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc | 1 | $232,086 |
| Nonprofit and civic | American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. | 1 | $304,278 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Illinois over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical
- 4.6 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
- 02
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
- 03
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
- 04
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
- 05
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
- 06
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
- 07
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- 08
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+4.3%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chief Executives a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Chief Executives?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.