Chief Executive Officer Salary in Kentucky
Based on 3K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$146,630
$70.495/hr
vs National Average
$176,421
-16.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – —
3K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Chief Executive Officer in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,470 |
| 25th percentile | $99,530 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $146,630 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chief Executive Officer in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $157,790 |
| 2023 | $171,990 |
| 2024 | $146,630 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $157,790 | $168,969 |
| 2023 | $171,990 | $173,235 |
| 2024 | $146,630 | $176,421 |