Vice President Salary in the United States

How much does a Vice President make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vice President in the United States is $300,180 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $144.

However, a Vice President's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $349,869
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $279,961 to $326,189
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $261,553
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Vice President Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $326,189 $27,182 $6,273 $157
Average $300,180 $25,015 $5,773 $144
25th Percentile $279,961 $23,330 $5,384 $135
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Key Factors That Influence Vice President Salaries

A Vice President'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 Vice President Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vice President'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): $155,431
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $191,167
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $241,338
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $301,584
  • Expert (over 8 years): $366,960
Levels Salary
Marketing... Level Vice President$155,431
Marketing... Level Vice President$191,167
VP of Mar... Level Vice President$241,338
Vice Pres... Level Vice President$301,584
Chief Mar... Level Vice President$366,960
$155,431 0 yr
$191,167 < 2 yrs
$241,338 2-4 yrs
$301,584 5-8 yrs
$366,960 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Vice Presidents

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: $378,617
  • San Francisco: $374,472
  • Oakland: $366,580

What Skills Can Increase a Vice President's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.06% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Marketing Strategy (Mentioned in 2.58% Job Postings): Marketing strategy is a long-term, forward-looking approach to planning with the fundamental goal of achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. Strategic planning involves an analysis of the company's strategic initial situation prior to the formulation, evaluation and selection of market-oriented competitive position that contributes to the company's goals and marketing objectives. Strategic marketing, as a distinct field of study emerged in the 1970s, and built on strategic management that preceded it. Marketing strategy highlights the role of marketing as a link between the organization and its customers.
  • Sales and Marketing (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Marketing consists of the strategies your company employs to generate interest in your business. Sales are the methods by which you convert that interest into a transaction.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.06%
Marketing Strategy 2.58%
Sales and Marketing 1.77%
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 Vice President's salary.
  • Customer Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Lead Generation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Go To Market: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Acquisition
 $333,200
11%
Lead Generation
 $330,198
10%
Go To Market
 $324,194
8%
B2B
 $324,194
8%
Storytelling
 $321,193
7%
Market Research
 $321,193
7%
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Vice President Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vice President roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Vice President positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vice President as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Vice President

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$330,198$159.010%
Biotechnology$330,198$159.010%
Business Services$330,198$159.010%
Chemicals$330,198$159.010%
Construction$330,198$159.010%

How Education impacts a Vice President's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Vice Presidents 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 Vice President with a Bachelor's Degree is between $285,417 and $308,186).

Vice President Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Vice President
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 1.4%
Associates 1.8%
Bachelors 38.9%
Masters 55.1%
Doctorate 2.4%
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Vice President Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vice President'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.

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$279,961
Average $300,180/year
$326,189
$23,330
Average $25,015/month
$27,182
$5,384
Average $5,773/week
$6,273
$135
Average $144/hour
$157
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $326,189 $27,182 $6,273 $157
Average $300,180 $25,015 $5,773 $144
25th Percentile $279,961 $23,330 $5,384 $135

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Salary Trends for Vice President

Salaries for a Vice President can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $241,972 in 2023 to around $242,907 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vice President salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vice President Over Time

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$241,972
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$244,960
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2024 $244,960
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