Chief Executive Officers for hire in Austin, TX

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    10%
    Strategic Planning
    7%
    Communication Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    50%
    Master's degree
    33%
    Associate's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina
    • Hanger Inc
    • Leander ISD
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    13%

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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026

Chief Executive Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Austin, TX: $127,717 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $74,320 – $219,477 yearly
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  • Fractional Chief Operating Officer / Chief of Staff

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    SHRM Certified ProfessionalCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseManagementProfessional in Human Resources

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Chief Executive Officer

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Chief Marketing Officer

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseGoogle Ads Certification

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Chief Technology Officer CTO

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectDevOpsAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalAWS Certified Security – SpecialtyAWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsFiscal Management
  • Chief Operating Officer

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsData Classification
  • Principal & Chief Marketing Officer

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Google Analytics CertificationCPIMFacebookGoogle Ads CertificationFacebook Advertising

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningGoogle Ad ManagerLeadershipSocial Media MarketingMarketingPerformance Marketing

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What's the average time to fill a chief executive officer role?

The average time to fill a chief executive officer role is 37 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do chief executive officers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chief executive officer include: leadership, strategic planning and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for chief executive officers?

Common licenses or certifications for chief executive officers include: Driver's License, CPR and Certified Notary Public.

What are some job titles related to chief executive officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chief executive officers include: chief operating officer, senior director, editorial strategy & content operations and MUSIC COMPOSITION & PRODUCTION music composer.

What level of education is common for a chief executive officer?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a chief executive officer in Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chief executive officer?

Most chief executive officers have 40 years of professional experience.

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