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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Chief Executives salary in Louisville, Kentucky

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Louisville metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$205,570
Mean annual$253,710
Range (10th to 90th)Not published
Louisville, Kentucky employment960
State vs national+31.2% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Louisville 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.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Judgment and Decision Making

    Technical

    4.8 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.6 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.5 / 5
  • Personnel and Human Resources

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.4 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

  2. 02

    Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.

  3. 03

    Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

  4. 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.

  5. 05

    Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

  6. 06

    Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

  7. 07

    Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

  8. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Chief Executives in Louisville, Kentucky?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Chief Executives in the Louisville metropolitan area is $205,570.
Does Louisville pay more than the Kentucky state average for Chief Executives?
The Louisville metro median is +40.2% versus the Kentucky state median of $146,630.
How does Louisville compare to the national median for Chief Executives?
The Louisville metro median is +31.2% versus the BLS national figure of $156,662.
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.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Louisville CBSA boundary 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.