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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Chief Executives salary in Seattle, Washington

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Seattle 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
Mean annual$379,850
Range (10th to 90th)Not published
Seattle, Washington employment2,620
State vs nationalNot comparable

Salary distribution

Where Seattle 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 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 Seattle 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.