Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Chief Nursing Officer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$174,928 / yrTotal Pay
$134,330 / yrBase Pay
$40,598 / yrAdditional Pay

$174,928

 / yr
$108K$289K
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The estimated total pay for a Chief Nursing Officer is $174,928 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $134,330 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $40,598 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Chief Operating Officer

$355,436 /yr
Chief Operating Officer
$306,662 /yr
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
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Encompass Health
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Chief Nursing OfficerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$140,373

 / yr

$165,225

 / yr

$145,220

 / yr

$147,897

 / yr

$147,162

 / yr

$174,956

 / yr

$160,134

 / yr

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$191,112

 / yr

$149,363

 / yr

$140,842

 / yr

$177,293

 / yr

$155,020

 / yr

$140,425

 / yr

$153,036

 / yr

$170,239

 / yr

$162,131

 / yr

$151,056

 / yr

$143,313

 / yr

$144,472

 / yr

$146,347

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Top Paying Industries

For a Chief Nursing Officer in United States

The top paying industry for a Chief Nursing Officer in United States is Healthcare with a median total pay of $152,799.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • HealthcareHealthcare$152,799

    0% Lower than other industries

Healthcare

Top paying companies in Healthcare for Chief Nursing Officer are Select Medical and Encompass Health.

Select MedicalSelect Medical$165,225/yr
Encompass HealthEncompass Health$140,373/yr

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Chief Operating Officer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Chief Operating Officer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$300,000

/yr

$250K | $50K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Chief Operating Officer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
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Chief Operating Officer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Chief Operating Officer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
COO

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$200,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Chief Nursing Officer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Chief Nursing Officer is $134,330 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Chief Nursing Officer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 173 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Chief Nursing Officer employees.

The highest salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in United States is $214,544 per year.

The lowest salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in United States is $84,107 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Chief Nursing Officer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Chief Nursing Officer.