Chief Executives in Virginia. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Virginia chief executives fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $193,700 and $434,580, with a median of $310,740.
Chief Executives in Virginia: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 16 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $277,500. 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 | 3 | $150,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 3 | $300,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 3 | $355,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 2 | $1,125,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chief Executives in Virginia. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Veterinary Medical Association | Chief Partnership & Strategic Initiatives Officer | 1 | $275,000 |
| Benchmarkthing Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $150,000 |
| BlueWave Public Benefit Corp. | Chief Operating Officer | 1 | $355,000 |
| Filibuster Barrels, LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $147,500 |
| Fivecast, Inc. | Vice President of Product Development | 1 | $239,200 |
| FTR Ltd | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $350,000 |
| Gate Gourmet, Inc. | VP Regional Operations – North America | 1 | $280,000 |
| KCI Contracting Services, LLC | Engineering Executive (Civil) | 1 | $300,000 |
| KCI General Contracting Services, LLC | Engineering Executive (Civil) | 1 | $300,000 |
| MAP COMMUNICATIONS INC. | Chairman of the Board | 1 | $239,400 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Vice President of Product Development at Fivecast, Inc.$239,200ArlingtonWage Level N/ADecided Jan 27, 2026I-203-26021-574265
- Chairman of the Board at MAP COMMUNICATIONS INC.$239,400CHESAPEAKEWage Level N/ADecided Nov 14, 2025I-203-25307-365415
- President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Vertical Aviation International, Inc.$500,000AlexandriaWage Level N/ADecided Aug 25, 2025I-200-25230-248147
- Chief Executive Office at The Republican Foundation$239,200ArlingtonWage Level N/ADecided Jul 24, 2025I-200-25198-182846
- Vice President Operations at SYNAPSIQ LLC$239,200AshburnWage Level N/ADecided Jul 18, 2025I-200-25193-170799
- Engineering Executive (Civil) at KCI Contracting Services, LLC$300,000ManassasWage Level IIDecided Jul 3, 2025I-203-25177-131125
- Chief Executive Officer, USA at Skyborne Op Co LLC$210,000McLeanWage Level IDecided Jun 17, 2025I-203-25162-077644
- Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer at MicroStrategy, Inc.$450,000Tysons CornerWage Level IIIDecided Jun 13, 2025I-200-25157-063579
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 Virginia
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 in Virginia, by industry
Median offered wage across 15 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $239,300.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Benchmarkthing Inc. | 6 | $239,300 |
| Nonprofit and civic | American Veterinary Medical Association | 3 | $500,000 |
| Technology and software | Fivecast, Inc. | 3 | $239,200 |
| Manufacturing | Filibuster Barrels, LLC | 2 | $248,750 |
| Energy and utilities | BlueWave Public Benefit Corp. | 1 | $355,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Virginia 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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- Richmond$326,160
- Virginia Beach$297,350
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Chief Executives in Virginia?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Chief Executives in Virginia is $310,740.
- How does Virginia compare to the national median for Chief Executives?
- The Virginia median is +43.9% versus the BLS national figure of $215,955.
- What is the salary range for Chief Executives in Virginia?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $130,000 and the 90th-percentile at $604,090, 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.