Chief Executives Salary in Puerto Rico

Chief executives in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $128,660 a year) and the least in Arecibo ($112,650), across the 5 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chief executives average at $127,540 and the median at $97,510 for 2,690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,630.

Chief Executives average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$128,660
Ponce$120,810
Aguadilla$119,570
Mayaguez$116,900
Arecibo$112,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$128,660	$98,800	$70,700	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$120,810	$81,730	$67,330	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$119,570	$86,100	$76,580	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$116,900	$90,220	$67,750	n/a	n/a
Arecibo	$112,650	$86,270	$52,000	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Puerto Rico

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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