What are the main factors that influence a Chief Division Executive's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Chief Division Executive's salary?

A Chief Division Executive's salary grows with experience: starting around $341,773 for beginners, reaching about $345,993 at mid-level, and approach $352,897 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Chief Division Executive?

Chief Division Executive salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chief Division Executive roles are District of Columbia $395,900, California $394,400, Massachusetts $389,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chief Division Executive roles make?

Salaries for Chief Division Executive level roles vary by specialization: Division Chief: $753,261; Chief Sector Executive: $397,520; Chief International Operations Executive: $385,500; Chief Division Officer: $357,490; Top Division Executive: $357,487.

How do different companies affect a Chief Division Executive's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Chief Division Executive roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Chief Division Executive Salary in the United States

How much does a Chief Division Executive make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Division Executive in the United States is $357,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $172.

However, a Chief Division Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $453,213
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $331,800 to $407,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $308,401

10% $308,401

50% (Median) $357,500

90% $453,213

Chief Division Executive Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$407,600	$33,967	$7,838	$196
Average	$357,500	$29,792	$6,875	$172
25th Percentile	$331,800	$27,650	$6,381	$160

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Key Factors That Influence Chief Division Executive Salaries

A Chief Division Executive's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief Division Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Division Executive's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $341,773
Early Career (1-2 years): $344,075
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $345,993
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $349,061
Expert (over 8 years): $352,897

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Chief Division Executive	$341,773
Intermediate Level Chief Division Executive	$344,075
Senior Level Chief Division Executive	$345,993
Specialist Level Chief Division Executive	$349,061
Expert Level Chief Division Executive	$352,897

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How Do Chief Division Executive Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chief Division Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $395,900.
California: $394,400.
Massachusetts: $389,100.

District of Columbia $395,900 California $394,400 Massachusetts $389,100 Washington $387,700 New Jersey $387,500 Alaska $387,000 Connecticut $382,100 New York $380,100

Hawaii $373,700 Rhode Island $370,700 Maryland $368,700 Minnesota $365,900 Colorado $364,800 Illinois $364,400 Oregon $363,100 Delaware $362,100

New Hampshire $361,400 Virginia $360,000 Pennsylvania $355,900 Nevada $353,900 North Dakota $353,200 Michigan $352,100 Wisconsin $351,700 Vermont $350,900

Texas $348,700 Maine $348,600 Arizona $348,400 Ohio $348,100 Georgia $344,800 Indiana $343,200 Wyoming $342,900 Utah $342,400

Iowa $342,200 Kansas $340,400 Louisiana $339,900 North Carolina $339,800 Missouri $339,700 Florida $338,300 Montana $337,600 Nebraska $336,800

Kentucky $336,400 South Carolina $335,000 Tennessee $334,100 Idaho $333,800 New Mexico $331,200 Oklahoma $330,600 Alabama $328,500 South Dakota $324,900

Arkansas $323,000 West Virginia $322,000 Mississippi $318,900

Top Paying Cities for Chief Division Executives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $450,900
San Francisco: $446,000
Oakland: $436,600

San Jose, CA $450,900

San Francisco, CA $446,000

Oakland, CA $436,600

New York, NY $411,700

Paramus, NJ $406,700

Queens Village, NY $406,600

Passaic, NJ $406,300

Bergenfield, NJ $406,300

Stamford, CT $405,500

Huntington, NY $405,300

Newark, NJ $402,700

Bridgeport, CT $401,900

Vallejo, CA $401,200

New Brunswick, NJ $401,100

Petaluma, CA $400,900

Middlesex, NJ $400,200

Somerset, NJ $399,900

Santa Cruz, CA $399,500

Boston, MA $397,300

Monterey, CA $396,000

Seattle, WA $395,200

Santa Rosa, CA $395,100

Los Angeles, CA $395,000

Juneau, AK $394,100

Washington, DC $393,700

Orange, CA $392,400

Santa Ana, CA $391,500

Long Beach, CA $391,100

Anaheim, CA $391,100

Anchorage, AK $390,900

Santa Maria, CA $389,800

Everett, WA $389,700

Danbury, CT $388,500

Bremerton, WA $388,000

Tacoma, WA $386,700

New Suffolk, NY $386,700

Sacramento, CA $386,600

Santa Barbara, CA $386,200

Trenton, NJ $385,800

San Diego, CA $385,800

Brockton, MA $385,400

Fairbanks, AK $384,500

Lompoc, CA $383,600

Lowell, MA $383,300

Ventura, CA $383,300

Nashua, NH $383,200

Stockton, CA $383,200

Modesto, CA $380,600

Poughkeepsie, NY $379,800

Kennewick, WA $379,100

Olympia, WA $379,100

New Haven, CT $379,000

Lawrence, MA $377,700

Hartford, CT $377,300

Riverside, CA $377,200

New Bedford, MA $376,900

Richland, WA $376,900

Bakersfield, CA $376,400

Atlantic City, NJ $376,200

San Bernardino, CA $376,200

New Britain, CT $376,200

New London, CT $376,100

Norwich, CT $375,900

Portsmouth, NH $375,900

Boulder, CO $375,100

Portland, OR $374,600

Worcester, MA $374,600

Minneapolis, MN $373,500

Philadelphia, PA $373,000

Honolulu, HI $371,800

Saint Paul, MN $371,600

Vineland, NJ $371,600

Providence, RI $370,500

Chicago, IL $369,500

Bellingham, WA $369,000

Springfield, MA $368,800

Baltimore, MD $368,700

Chico, CA $367,800

Pittsfield, MA $366,800

Manchester, NH $366,100

Spokane, WA $364,500

Denver, CO $364,500

Albany, NY $362,800

Troy, NY $362,700

Nassau, NY $362,300

Schenectady, NY $361,900

Wilmington, DE $361,600

Burlington, VT $361,100

Salem, OR $361,000

Portland, ME $359,900

Yakima, WA $359,500

Rochester, MN $358,400

Reno, NV $358,300

Fresno, CA $358,300

Milwaukee, WI $357,900

Detroit, MI $357,600

Allentown, PA $357,500

Ann Arbor, MI $357,500

Colorado Springs, CO $356,900

Syracuse, NY $356,700

Carson City, NV $356,700

Houston, TX $356,200

Eugene, OR $356,000

Gary, IN $355,600

Springfield, OR $355,300

Bismarck, ND $355,200

Galveston, TX $355,000

Medford, OR $354,400

Fort Collins, CO $354,300

Concord, NH $354,100

Austin, TX $354,000

Mesa, AZ $353,200

Reading, PA $353,200

Phoenix, AZ $353,200

Dallas, TX $353,100

Saint Cloud, MN $352,700

Madison, WI $352,200

Utica, NY $351,300

Rochester, NY $350,700

Des Moines, IA $350,700

Raleigh, NC $350,600

Atlanta, GA $350,100

Battle Creek, MI $350,000

Salt Lake City, UT $349,900

Lancaster, PA $349,400

Harrisburg, PA $348,900

Kansas City, MO $348,500

Kansas City, KS $348,400

Champaign, IL $348,400

Fort Worth, TX $348,400

Columbus, OH $348,300

Boca Raton, FL $348,200

Pittsburgh, PA $348,100

Richmond, VA $348,000

Indianapolis, IN $347,900

Cleveland, OH $347,800

Cincinnati, OH $347,400

Las Vegas, NV $347,400

Petersburg, VA $346,900

Huntsville, AL $346,300

Lansing, MI $346,100

Lebanon, PA $346,100

Pueblo, CO $346,000

Appleton, WI $345,900

Buffalo, NY $345,800

Dayton, OH $345,700

Charlotte, NC $345,600

Racine, WI $345,600

Saint Louis, MO $345,500

York, PA $345,200

Elkhart, IN $345,200

Gastonia, NC $345,200

Billings, MT $345,100

Beaumont, TX $345,000

Lorain, OH $344,900

Benton Harbor, MI $344,800

Toledo, OH $344,800

Rock Hill, SC $344,600

Binghamton, NY $344,600

Rockford, IL $344,400

Springfield, IL $344,200

Elyria, OH $344,200

Fargo, ND $344,200

Flagstaff, AZ $344,000

Fort Lauderdale, FL $343,700

Duluth, MN $343,500

Miami, FL $343,500

Cheyenne, WY $343,300

Grand Forks, ND $343,300

Bangor, ME $342,500

Cedar Rapids, IA $342,100

Durham, NC $341,900

Louisville, KY $341,900

Grand Rapids, MI $341,800

Hialeah, FL $341,800

Casper, WY $341,300

Scranton, PA $340,900

New Orleans, LA $340,800

Virginia Beach, VA $340,700

Akron, OH $340,600

Peoria, IL $340,100

Sarasota, FL $340,000

Nashville, TN $339,800

Omaha, NE $339,800

Green Bay, WI $339,800

Baton Rouge, LA $339,600

Charleston, SC $339,500

Jamestown, NY $339,300

Davenport, IA $339,300

Tucson, AZ $339,200

Saint Petersburg, FL $338,900

Tampa, FL $338,900

Evansville, IN $338,700

Port Arthur, TX $338,700

Bradenton, FL $338,500

Santa Fe, NM $337,900

Orlando, FL $337,200

Clearwater, FL $337,100

La Crosse, WI $336,400

Canton, OH $336,400

Albuquerque, NM $336,200

Newport News, VA $336,100

High Point, NC $336,000

Ogden, UT $335,900

Corpus Christi, TX $335,600

Norfolk, VA $335,400

Laramie, WY $335,400

Rock Island, IL $335,200

Saginaw, MI $335,100

Jacksonville, FL $335,100

Salisbury, NC $335,000

Boise, ID $334,900

Moline, IL $334,700

Fort Myers, FL $334,600

Memphis, TN $334,600

Tulsa, OK $334,400

Waterloo, IA $334,200

Spartanburg, SC $333,800

Lincoln, NE $333,600

Fort Wayne, IN $333,500

Provo, UT $333,500

Cedar Falls, IA $333,100

San Antonio, TX $332,900

Greensboro, NC $332,800

South Bend, IN $332,800

Savannah, GA $332,400

Birmingham, AL $332,200

Muskegon, MI $332,200

Winston Salem, NC $332,000

Lake Charles, LA $331,200

Anderson, IN $331,100

Lexington, KY $331,000

Augusta, GA $330,900

Greenville, SC $330,900

Lima, OH $330,600

Wichita, KS $330,500

Tuscaloosa, AL $330,500

Springfield, OH $330,200

Columbia, SC $330,200

Asheville, NC $329,600

Bloomington, IN $329,300

Knoxville, TN $328,000

Shreveport, LA $328,000

Wilmington, NC $327,500

Roanoke, VA $327,500

Topeka, KS $326,900

Frankfort, KY $326,900

Oklahoma City, OK $326,600

Chillicothe, OH $326,500

Longview, TX $326,400

Melbourne, FL $326,400

Sioux Falls, SD $325,800

Mobile, AL $325,800

Terre Haute, IN $325,600

Altoona, PA $325,400

Amarillo, TX $325,200

Killeen, TX $325,100

Fayetteville, AR $324,800

Chattanooga, TN $324,700

Sioux City, IA $324,400

Idaho Falls, ID $324,300

Lynchburg, VA $324,000

Gainesville, FL $323,500

Portsmouth, OH $323,400

Little Rock, AR $323,300

Youngstown, OH $323,100

Lafayette, LA $323,100

Daytona Beach, FL $322,900

Clarksville, TN $322,900

Pensacola, FL $322,900

Temple, TX $322,800

Hopkinsville, KY $321,800

Erie, PA $321,700

Florence, SC $321,600

Charleston, WV $321,000

Great Falls, MT $320,800

Tallahassee, FL $320,300

Macon, GA $320,300

Fayetteville, NC $320,200

Waco, TX $320,100

Helena, MT $319,900

Pine Bluff, AR $319,800

Vincennes, IN $319,300

Lubbock, TX $319,200

Alamogordo, NM $319,000

Twin Falls, ID $318,600

Rapid City, SD $318,500

Jackson, MS $317,900

Huntington, WV $317,900

Greenville, MS $317,900

Parkersburg, WV $317,500

Montgomery, AL $317,400

Wichita Falls, TX $317,100

Springfield, MO $317,100

Biloxi, MS $316,900

Monroe, LA $316,500

Johnstown, PA $316,300

Sumter, SC $316,100

Columbus, GA $316,100

Pascagoula, MS $315,400

Abilene, TX $315,400

Kingsport, TN $314,500

Albany, GA $314,500

Gulfport, MS $314,400

Alexandria, LA $313,200

Fort Smith, AR $312,300

El Paso, TX $311,300

Las Cruces, NM $309,700

Harlingen, TX $308,800

Pocatello, ID $308,800

Florence, AL $308,300

Brownsville, TX $308,200

Mcallen, TX $307,500

Dothan, AL $307,000

Columbus, MS $304,900

Altus, OK $303,200

Lawton, OK $302,500

Pierre, SD $301,200

What Skills Can Increase a Chief Division Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Leadership (Mentioned in 21.98% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Accounting (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
Patient Care (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Leadership	21.98%
Accounting	1.94%
Patient Care	1.38%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Chief Division Executive's salary.

Financial Acumen: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
Employee Engagement: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Financial Acumen	$450,450	26%
Employee Engagement	$400,400	12%
Accountability	$393,250	10%

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Chief Division Executive Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Chief Division Executive salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $399,521. While startup companies pay approximate $337,954.

Chief Division Executive Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$337,954
Growth Stage	51~500	$357,420
Established	501~5000	$385,789
Enterprise	5000+	$399,521

Chief Division Executive Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chief Division Executive roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Chief Division Executive positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chief Division Executive as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chief Division Executive

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$500,500	$241.0	40%
MFG Durable	$464,750	$223.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$446,875	$215.0	25%
Insurance	$446,875	$215.0	25%
Healthcare	$429,000	$206.0	20%

How Education impacts a Chief Division Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Chief Division Executives enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Chief Division Executive with a Bachelor's Degree is between $341,679 and $386,590).

Chief Division Executive Salaries by Degree Level

$401,700
$393,200
$384,600
$376,000
$367,400
$358,900
$350,300
$341,700

Typical Education for Chief Division Executive
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.9%
High School	3.0%
Associates	4.8%
Bachelors	36.8%
Masters	48.8%
Doctorate	5.4%

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Chief Division Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Division Executive's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$331,800

Average $357,500/year

$407,600

$27,650

Average $29,792/month

$33,967

$6,381

Average $6,875/week

$7,838

$160

Average $172/hour

$196

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$407,600	$33,967	$7,838	$196
Average	$357,500	$29,792	$6,875	$172
25th Percentile	$331,800	$27,650	$6,381	$160

Salary Trends for Chief Division Executive

Salaries for a Chief Division Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $242,074 in 2023 to around $238,277 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chief Division Executive salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Chief Division Executive Over Time

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2024	$242,068
2025	$238,277
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Most common benefits for Chief Division Executive

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Common company salaries for Chief Division Executive

Here are companies hiring for Chief Division Executive and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Chief Division Executive

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Chief Division Executive?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Chief Division Executive roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

2. Who is the most overpaid CEO in America?

The salary data for Chief Division Executives indicates a range from $300,800 to $477,800, with a mid-point of $375,600. In contrast, the highest-paid CEOs, such as those from Live Nation and Oracle, earn significantly more, raising questions about compensation fairness in comparison to industry standards.

3. What is the highest salary for a chief of staff?

The highest salary for a Chief Division Executive is $477,800 per year, while the lowest salary is $300,800 per year. The average salary for this position is $375,600 annually.

4. How much are pilots paid?

Pilots can expect salaries that vary widely based on experience and location. The salary range for Chief Division Executives in the aviation sector is between $300,800 and $477,800, with a mid-salary of $375,600. This reflects the competitive nature of the industry and the importance of skilled pilots.

5. What is the highest paying job in the world?

Topping the list, being a Chief Division Executive offers one of the highest paying jobs in the world, with salaries ranging from $300,800 to $477,800. This role involves overseeing significant corporate functions, managing resources, and ensuring the smooth operation of the organization, regardless of its size.

6. What is the highest chief position?

The highest chief position is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role is crucial for an organization's overall success, involving strategy creation, goal setting, and collaboration with the executive board. Salaries for Chief Division Executives range from $300,800 to $477,800, with a mid-salary of $375,600, reflecting the significant responsibilities of this position.

7. How much do maids in the White House make?

The salary for a Chief Division Executive ranges from a minimum of $300,800 to a maximum of $477,800, with a mid-range salary of $375,600. This reflects the high level of responsibility and expertise required for such positions, significantly exceeding average salaries in many other fields.

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