Chief executives and managing directors
Average salary data for Chief executives and managing directors in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$154,000
per year
Median Salary
$146,500
Demand Level
High
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$100,000
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$154,000
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$215,500
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $169,500 | +10.1% |
| WA | $166,500 | +8.1% |
| NSW | $162,000 | +5.2% |
| NT | $158,500 | +2.9% |
| VIC | $157,000 | +1.9% |
| QLD | $146,500 | -4.9% |
| SA | $141,500 | -8.1% |
| TAS | $135,500 | -12.0% |
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