Average Department Chair Compensation at Academic Medical Centers

Here is the average compensation for department chairs at academic medical centers for four specialties, according to data compiled by Integrated Healthcare Strategies. The numbers below represent the average of the most recent MGMA, AAMC and Sullivan Cotter and Associates data on academic medical centers.

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2007
Internal Medicine: $312,700
General Surgery: $480,300
General Pediatrics: $310,800
Family Practice (w/o OB): $235,600

2008

Internal Medicine: $369,100
General Surgery: $492,400
General Pediatrics: $322,300
Family Practice (w/o OB): $256,300

2009

Internal Medicine: $380,400
General Surgery: $558,100
General Pediatrics: $337,400
Family Practice: (w/o OB): $282,700

Source: Integrated Healthcare Strategies.

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