Chief Executives, Rochester

$237,180

Local median annual wage in Rochester, NY. Middle half of earners roughly $173,510 to $377,160.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+10.8%
US median
$213,990
Cost of living (97) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
97
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$173,510 to $377,160
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
370
Job code
11-1011

Chief Executives in Rochester pay a median $237,180 (May 2025), 10.8% above the US median of $213,990. At local prices (index 97), that median buys about what $244,515 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$237,180 in Rochester buys about what $244,515 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 97, 2024). Housing & rent index is 87.5 vs overall 97 (US average = 100, 2024).

Chief Executives in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Rochester $237,180 $173,510 to $377,160 97
San Francisco $288,690 $172,900 to $425,680 115.6
Tulsa $162,260 $94,140 to $234,680 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Chief Executives in Rochester?
The median annual wage for Chief Executives in Rochester, NY is $237,180 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Rochester pay compare to the US median for Chief Executives?
Local median pay is 10.8% above the national median of $213,990.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Rochester is 97 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $237,180 has about the same buying power as $244,515 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.