Chief Executive Officers for hire in Washington, DC

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    12%
    Strategic Planning
    8%
    Communication Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    55%
    Bachelor's degree
    27%
    Doctorate
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    100%
  • Current company

    • Apple Corporation
    • Idaho Army National Guard
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

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Last updated: Nov 10, 2026

Chief Executive Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $225,161 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $132,602 – $382,328 yearly
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  • President

    Chevy Chase, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseCPRACLSBLS

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime Management
  • Interim Chief Operating Officer

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA Type IIIDriver's License

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadership
  • Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPerformance ManagementLeadership Development
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA Type IIIDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingTime Management
  • Executive Assistant to Chairman Emeritus

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Chartered Financial Analyst

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Chief Executive Officer

    Bethesda, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    SafeSafe CertificationPMPLean Six Sigma Black Belt

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipProgram ManagementManaging InvestmentsManaging Investment PortfoliosPortfolio Management

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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 First Aid Certification.

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, president and chief operating officer (coo).

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

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

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

Most chief executive officers have 19 years of professional experience.

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