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What is a private sector executive and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a private sector executive. For example, did you know that they make an average of $48.86 an hour? That's $101,637 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePrivate Sector ExecutiveUS Average
Salary
7.6

Avg. Salary $101,637

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 7.52%

Black or African American 3.69%

Hispanic or Latino 7.61%

Unknown 3.89%

White 76.66%

Gender

female 37.20%

male 62.80%

Age - 52
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 52
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.0

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a private sector executive

  1. Explore private sector executive education requirements

    Most common private sector executive degrees

    Bachelor's

    54.3 %

    Master's

    18.5 %

    Associate

    12.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific private sector executive skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Financial Statements41.37%
    Business Plan25.84%
    Private Sector Development21.96%
    Business Development5.48%
    Public Sector5.35%
  3. Research private sector executive duties and responsibilities

    • Lead international donor efforts to promote investment and reform the regulatory environment for business registration, taxation, permitting and inspection.
    • Perform market research analysis/comparison/trends/consultation for current and prospective clients /weekly PowerPoint presentations Accomplishments/Rewards.
    • Act as a liaison between FEMA departments, delivering important information to ensure a common operating picture.
    • Spearhead company's rebranding initiative - as part of UK governmental utility privatization program.
  4. Apply for private sector executive jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a private sector executive job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average private sector executive salary

The average private sector executive salary in the United States is $101,637 per year or $49 per hour. Private sector executive salaries range between $50,000 and $204,000 per year.

Average private sector executive salary
$101,637 Yearly
$48.86 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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