Chief Executives in Illinois. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Illinois chief executives fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $186,440 and $428,710, with a median of $331,920.
Chief Executives in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 29 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 | 6 | $142,126 |
| Level II — qualified | 16 | $243,125 |
| Level III — experienced | 3 | $310,000 |
| 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 |
| Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc | SVP, Chief Clinical Officer | 1 | $232,086 |
| Akuna Capital, LLC | Chief Operating Officer | 1 | $212,181 |
| American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. | Vice President, Continuing Professional Education | 1 | $304,278 |
| Baker McKenzie Advisory Services P.C. | Chief People Officer | 1 | $819,000 |
| BuildCentral, Inc. | President | 1 | $577,342 |
| Central Seaway Co, Inc. | Senior Director - Growth | 1 | $148,450 |
| Color Tech Holdings Inc | CEO & President | 1 | $260,000 |
| Greenland Exploration Limited | Chief Accounting Officer | 1 | $232,086 |
| Hengli America Corporation | Chief Sales Officer | 1 | $120,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Chief Accounting Officer at Greenland Exploration Limited$232,086ItascaWage Level IIDecided Feb 19, 2026I-203-26042-633843
- Chief Exploration Officer at Hop Education Abroad LLC$146,827ChicagoWage Level IDecided Feb 13, 2026I-203-26037-626114
- Chief Executive officer at User1st, Inc.$300,000DeerfieldWage Level IIDecided Feb 9, 2026I-200-26033-612895
- President at BuildCentral, Inc.$577,342ChicagoWage Level IIIDecided Feb 6, 2026I-203-26030-607060
- Chief Operating Officer at Practifi Inc$236,250ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Jan 15, 2026I-203-26008-546111
- Chief Executive Officer at Sensa Robotics LLC$232,086NapervilleWage Level IIDecided Nov 21, 2025I-200-25318-408413
- SVP, Chief Clinical Officer at Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc$232,086DeerfieldWage Level IIDecided Nov 4, 2025I-203-25268-335560
- Partner at TheMathCompany, Inc.$275,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-321370
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.
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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 13 certified offers. The most common variant is Chief Executive Officer at a median of $225,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | IGROW INC | 7 | $225,000 |
| Chief Operating Officer | Akuna Capital, LLC | 3 | $215,000 |
| Sr. VP, Personal Care Business Management | American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. | 3 | $304,278 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Chief Executives in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 28 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $255,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Baker McKenzie Advisory Services P.C. | 6 | $255,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Central Seaway Co, Inc. | 6 | $199,225 |
| Technology and software | BuildCentral, Inc. | 6 | $223,543 |
| Manufacturing | Zenobe Americas, Inc. | 4 | $303,067 |
| Finance and insurance | Akuna Capital, LLC | 3 | $212,181 |
| Nonprofit and civic | American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. | 1 | $304,278 |
| Healthcare | Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc | 1 | $232,086 |
| Energy and utilities | Greenland Exploration Limited | 1 | $232,086 |
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 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 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
- What is the median salary for Chief Executives in Illinois?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Chief Executives in Illinois is $331,920.
- How does Illinois compare to the national median for Chief Executives?
- The Illinois median is +53.7% versus the BLS national figure of $215,955.
- What is the salary range for Chief Executives in Illinois?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $133,170 and the 90th-percentile at $589,720, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- 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.