Chief Executive Officer Salary in Tennessee
Based on 5K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$198,830
$95.591/hr
vs National Average
$212,619
-6.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $475K
5K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Chief Executive Officer in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,520 |
| 25th percentile | $113,110 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $198,830 |
| 75th percentile | $307,390 |
| 90th percentile | $474,740 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chief Executive Officer in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $163,380 |
| 2023 | $171,940 |
| 2024 | $173,870 |
| 2025 | $198,830 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $163,380 | $168,969 |
| 2023 | $171,940 | $173,235 |
| 2024 | $173,870 | $176,421 |
| 2025 | $198,830 | $212,619 |