Chief Executives vs. Financial Managers: Who Earns More?
Chief Executivess out-earn Financial Managerss by $47K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Chief Executivess land at $213,990 and Financial Managerss at $166,570. The education gap is real: chief executif programs typically require bachelor's degree, while financial manager programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Chief Executivess is Oregon ($341,630); for Financial Managerss it's New York ($219,880).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Chief Executives median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Chief Executivess or Financial Managerss?
Chief Executivess earn more nationally. The median is $213,990 for Chief Executivess versus $166,570 for Financial Managerss, a difference of $47K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Chief Executives or Financial Managers?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Chief Executives or Financial Managers?
Chief Executives typically requires bachelor's degree. Financial Managers requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Chief Executivess get paid the most?
Oregon is the top-paying state for Chief Executivess at $341,630/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Chief Executives vs. Financial Managers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Chief Executivess earn $339,810 vs. $174,840 for Financial Managerss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.