Summary
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Quick Facts: Top Executives | |
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$104,690 per year
$50.33 per hour |
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Bachelor's degree | |
5 years or more | |
None | |
2,774,300 | |
4% (As fast as average) | |
115,000 |
What Top Executives Do
Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.
Work Environment
Top executives work in nearly every industry, for both small and large organizations. They often have irregular schedules, which may include working evenings and weekends. Travel is common, particularly for chief executives.
How to Become a Top Executive
Top executives typically need at least a bachelor’s degree and considerable work experience to enter the occupation.
Pay
The median annual wage for chief executives was $184,460 in May 2019.
The median annual wage for general and operations managers was $100,780 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of top executives is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Projected employment growth varies by occupation.
State & Area Data
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Similar Occupations
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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