Chief Executives Salary in Maryland

Chief executives in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $307,690 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($189,870), across the 3 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chief executives average at $299,580 and the median at $248,660 for 3,180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,630.

Chief Executives average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$307,690
Lexington Park$277,570
Hagerstown$189,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$307,690	$268,030	$195,680	$204,110	104
Lexington Park	$277,570	$260,050	$202,160	$186,972	101
Hagerstown	$189,870	$142,390	$105,020	$132,106	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chief Executives salary in other states

Chief Executives salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-1011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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