Salary distribution
Where Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 30 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $229,109. 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 | 8 | $114,908 |
| Level II — qualified | 12 | $214,896 |
| Level III — experienced | 5 | $355,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $400,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chief Executives in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Medical Navigation Inc. d/b/a Santovia | Chief Executive Officer | 2 | $215,000 |
| First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. | Managing Director Venture Capital Relationship Management | 2 | $214,896 |
| Praedico Technologies USA Inc | Chief Operating Officer | 1 | $239,200 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC. | Vice President/Chief Technology Office | 1 | $325,427 |
| FTI Venture Partners, Inc. | Partner | 1 | $280,000 |
| VideaHealth, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $262,288 |
| Noble Carbon, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $100,000 |
| Best Home Health Care, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | 1 | $288,330 |
| Boston Tech Insights Inc | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $114,816 |
| Snowplow Technologies Inc. | VP of Partner Strategy, Product & Technical Integration | 1 | $201,573 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Chief Operating Officer at Praedico Technologies USA Inc$239,200BostonDecided Dec 11, 2025I-203-25338-457140
- Vice President/Chief Technology Office at SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC.$325,427BostonDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-459135
- Partner at FTI Venture Partners, Inc.$280,000CambridgeWage Level IIDecided Jul 3, 2025I-200-25177-132429
- Chief Executive Officer at VideaHealth, Inc.$262,288BostonWage Level IIDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-084011
- Chief Executive Officer at Noble Carbon, Inc.$100,000PittsfieldWage Level IDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-086416
- Chief Financial Officer at Best Home Health Care, Inc.$288,330NeedhamWage Level IIIDecided Jun 18, 2025I-200-25162-079202
- Chief Executive Officer at Boston Tech Insights Inc$114,816BostonWage Level IDecided Jun 11, 2025I-200-25155-050318
- VP of Partner Strategy, Product & Technical Integration at Snowplow Technologies Inc.$201,573BostonWage Level IIDecided Jun 2, 2025I-200-25143-015311
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 Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 12 certified offers. The most common variant is Chief Executive Officer at a median of $115,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Expert Medical Navigation Inc. d/b/a Santovia | 8 | $115,000 |
| Chief Operating Officer | Praedico Technologies USA Inc | 4 | $340,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Chief Executives in Massachusetts, by industry
Median offered wage across 30 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $239,600.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Praedico Technologies USA Inc | 8 | $239,600 |
| Manufacturing | Expert Medical Navigation Inc. d/b/a Santovia | 8 | $215,000 |
| Finance and insurance | First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. | 6 | $254,109 |
| Energy and utilities | GRADIANT CORPORATION | 3 | $355,000 |
| Professional services | Boston Tech Insights Inc | 2 | $114,816 |
| Healthcare | Best Home Health Care, Inc. | 1 | $288,330 |
| Education | Marbella LLC | 1 | $115,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 1 | $201,573 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
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.