Chief Executives vs Legislators
Median pay is about $105k higher for Chief Executives. Legislators have no single usual entry path; Chief Executives usually start with bachelor's plus years.
marks the higher pay or growth. Education, difficulty and the AI rows depend on what you want, so they are not marked.
| Measure | Chief Executives | Legislators |
|---|---|---|
| Pay | ||
| Median pay | $213,990, higher | $108,510 |
| Entry pay 25th percentile | $129,540 | not published |
| Experienced pay 75th percentile | $356,200 | not published |
| Outlook, 2025 to 2035 | ||
| Projected growth | +3.2% Growing | Stable Estimated |
| Openings a year | 19,100 | 12,000 Estimated |
| Getting in | ||
| Typical education | Bachelor's plus years | Varies |
| Difficulty modeled | 3.6 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 |
| AI | ||
| Displacement risk modeled | Low | not modeled |
| AI exposure modeled, percentile | 91st pct | Not measured |
Where the skills differ
Only Chief Executives
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
Only Legislators
- Public speaking
- Negotiation
- Policy reading
- Coalition building
- Stamina
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2025-2035), except the figures marked in the table. Skills: O*NET 30.3. Difficulty, displacement risk and AI exposure are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.