Chief Executive Officer Compensation
Compensation benchmarks for Chief Executive Officers at U.S. hospitals and health systems. Based on 6 submissions.
All data is self-reported by healthcare executives and is not independently verified. Benchmarks are for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for any compensation decision. Consult qualified compensation consultants, legal counsel, and financial advisors alongside multiple data sources.
Median Base Salary
$800,000
All roles combined
Median Total Cash
$1,245,000
Base + incentive
Median Incentive Target
55.0%
As % of base salary
Submissions
6
Contributing executives
Detailed Percentile Breakdown
Based on 6 submissions · 25th/75th percentiles require 10+ submissions
| Metric | Median |
|---|---|
| Base Salary | $800,000 |
| Incentive Target (%) | 55.0% |
| Total Cash Compensation | $1,245,000 |
Benefit Prevalence
Deferred Compensation
have a deferred comp plan beyond 401(k)/403(b)
Long-Term Incentive
have a multi-year incentive plan
Equity Compensation
receive RSUs, PSUs, or other stock-based comp
Employment Agreement
have a formal employment agreement with severance