Salary distribution
Where New Jersey 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 New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 18 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $204,494. 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 | 10 | $163,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 2 | $322,500 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $490,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chief Executives in New Jersey. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAPTOWEB CORP | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 2 | $156,000 |
| Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. | Associate Vice President Commercial and Business operations | 2 | $212,546 |
| Sweet Packaging Company Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | 1 | $200,000 |
| Dynatech Systems Inc. | Chief of Project Delivery | 1 | $180,000 |
| TIXBASE, CO | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $400,000 |
| The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | Enterprise Transformation Executive Director | 1 | $290,000 |
| Effective School Solutions LLC | Chief Operating Officer | 1 | $325,000 |
| USA TOUR | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | 1 | $148,450 |
| Center of Theological Inquiry | Director | 1 | $250,000 |
| Invivotek, LLC | Chief Scientific Officer | 1 | $170,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Chief Operating Officer at Sweet Packaging Company Inc.$200,000WestamptonDecided Dec 15, 2025I-201-25342-465116
- Chief of Project Delivery at Dynatech Systems Inc.$180,000MarltonWage Level IDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25244-279049
- Chief Executive Officer at TIXBASE, CO$400,000RidgewoodWage Level N/ADecided Aug 25, 2025I-200-25230-250405
- Enterprise Transformation Executive Director at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation$290,000Jersey CityWage Level N/ADecided Jul 23, 2025I-200-25197-180216
- Chief Operating Officer at Effective School Solutions LLC$325,000New ProvidenceWage Level N/ADecided Jul 9, 2025I-200-25182-144687
- Chief Operating Officer (COO) at USA TOUR$148,450Jersey CityWage Level IDecided Jul 7, 2025I-200-25178-135471
- CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER at TAPTOWEB CORP$156,000HACKENSACKWage Level IDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25170-112716
- CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER at TAPTOWEB CORP$156,000HACKENSACKWage Level IDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25170-111558
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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 6 certified offers. The most common variant is Chief Operating Officer at a median of $200,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Sweet Packaging Company Inc. | 3 | $200,000 |
| Chief Executive Officer | TIXBASE, CO | 3 | $400,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Chief Executives in New Jersey, by industry
Median offered wage across 18 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $185,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Sweet Packaging Company Inc. | 6 | $185,000 |
| Technology and software | TAPTOWEB CORP | 6 | $168,000 |
| Finance and insurance | The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | 2 | $246,994 |
| Manufacturing | Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. | 2 | $212,546 |
| Healthcare | Effective School Solutions LLC | 1 | $325,000 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Center of Theological Inquiry | 1 | $250,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New Jersey 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.