Chief Executives
SOC Code: 11-1011 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Chief Executives. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | $74,589 | $219,523 | $364,478 | $509,413 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $148,491 | $264,264 | $380,058 | $495,830 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $128,253 | $246,750 | $365,269 | $483,766 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $155,938 | $261,810 | $367,661 | $473,533 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $106,205 | $228,134 | $350,064 | $471,994 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $150,197 | $256,838 | $363,480 | $470,122 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $154,731 | $259,334 | $363,958 | $468,562 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $149,573 | $251,555 | $353,538 | $455,520 |
| Bend, OR | $74,880 | $201,427 | $327,954 | $454,501 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $142,646 | $245,419 | $348,192 | $450,965 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| PARCHED HOSPITALITY GROUP INC. | 8 | $241,181 |
| Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. | 7 | $227,314 |
| Removery LLC | 7 | $278,571 |
| Chenmark Capital Management, LLC | 6 | $126,167 |
| FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO. | 6 | $196,013 |
| Full Meals Technology Inc. | 5 | $173,851 |
| B9, Inc. | 5 | $167,690 |
| Corporate Travel Management North America, Inc. | 5 | $216,561 |
| 1234 Media LLC | 4 | $150,000 |
| Atlantic Sapphire USA LLC | 4 | $1,275,000 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 112 | $254,535 |
| 2021 | 123 | $243,044 |
| 2022 | 112 | $275,193 |
| 2023 | 298 | $276,119 |
| 2024 | 567 | $1,749,937 |
| 2025 | 791 | $267,183 |
| 2026 | 102 | $294,518 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.4 | |
| Management of Financial Resources | 4.2 | |
| Speaking | 4.2 | |
| Systems Evaluation | 4.2 | |
| Coordination | 4.2 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 4.2 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.1 | |
| Negotiation | 4.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 4.8 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| Economics and Accounting | 4.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.8 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 45.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.3% |
| Associate's degree | 5.2% |
| Post-first professional | 4.9% |
| High school diploma | 4.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 3.9% |
| Other | 2.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
- Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
- Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
- Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
- Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
- Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
- Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Atlassian JIRA Extensible markup language XML Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Word Oracle PeopleSoft PHP SAP software
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