| Position | Median base salary | Median total annual cash |
| CEO (Independent system) | $675,000 | $800,700 |
| CEO (Subsidiary system) | $546,400 | $631,300 |
| Chief Medical Officer | $378,000 | $407,200 |
| Chief Operating Officer | $376,200 | $433,000 |
| Independent CFO | $350,000 | $395,000 |
| Chief Administrative Officer | $384,700 | $436,700 |
| Chief Information Officer | $261,900 | $289,000 |
Source: Integrated Healthcare Strategies’ 2009 National Healthcare Leadership Compensation Survey.
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