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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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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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Top executives work in nearly every industry. They work for large and small businesses, ranging from companies in which they are the only employee to firms with thousands of employees. Top executives often work many hours, including evenings and weekends. In 2014, about half worked more than 40 hours per week. Travel is common, particularly for chief executives.

Chief Executives

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Salary Breakdown

Chief Executives

$150,990

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$46,530

ENTRY LEVEL

$120,370

MID LEVEL

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EXPERT LEVEL

$72.59

AVERAGE HOURLY

$22.37

ENTRY LEVEL

$57.87

MID LEVEL

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EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Chief Executives

6,627

Current Available Jobs

5,320

Projected job openings through 2030

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Chief Executives

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KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

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KNOWLEDGE

Personnel and Human Resources

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KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

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KNOWLEDGE

English Language

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KNOWLEDGE

Law and Government

S

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

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SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

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SKILL

Critical Thinking

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SKILL

Speaking

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SKILL

Coordination

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ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

A

ABILITY

Oral Expression

A

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

A

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

A

ABILITY

Speech Clarity

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