Chief Financial Officer Compensation

Compensation benchmarks for Chief Financial 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

$502,500

All roles combined

Median Total Cash

$691,500

Base + incentive

Median Incentive Target

37.5%

As % of base salary

Submissions

6

Contributing executives

Detailed Percentile Breakdown

Based on 6 submissions · 25th/75th percentiles require 10+ submissions

MetricMedian
Base Salary$502,500
Incentive Target (%)37.5%
Total Cash Compensation$691,500

Benefit Prevalence

83%

Deferred Compensation

have a deferred comp plan beyond 401(k)/403(b)

50%

Long-Term Incentive

have a multi-year incentive plan

17%

Equity Compensation

receive RSUs, PSUs, or other stock-based comp

67%

Employment Agreement

have a formal employment agreement with severance