Chief Executives pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $113,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $552,750 or more. The middle half of chief executives in Providence earn between $181,260 and $414,470.
- $114K10th
- $181K25th
- $244KMedian
- $414K75th
- $553K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $330,190 | $27,516 | $158.75 |
| Median | $243,620 | $20,302 | $117.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $181,260 | $15,105 | $87.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $414,470 | $34,539 | $199.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Chief Executives salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $330,190, a single filer in Providence takes home about $217,445 a year, or $18,120 a month and $8,363 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MA | $217,901 | $18,158 |
| Working in RI | $217,445 | $18,120 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for chief executives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $330,190 buys what about $324,438 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Chief Executives salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$348,910
- Hartford, CT$344,100
- New Haven, CT$361,010
- Manchester, NH$282,780
- Waterbury, CT$337,450
- Bridgeport, CT$447,290
Highest-paying cities for chief executives
Medford, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($503,650).
- Medford, OR$503,650
- Midland, MI$493,680
- Bridgeport, CT$447,290
- Durham, NC$425,580
- Portland, OR$420,320
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Chief Executives salary in Providence: questions
How much do chief executives make an hour in Providence?
$158.75 an hour on average, and $117.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chief executives salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $113,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $181,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chief executives take-home pay in Providence?
About $217,445 a year ($18,120 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $330,190. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do chief executives earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($281,693).
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; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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