To advance the health of all individuals and communities. The AHA leads, represents and serves hospitals, health systems and other related organizations that are accountable to the community and committed to equitable care and health improvement for all.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 31 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $3.4M $3.8M |
EVP Coo, Pres Hf Above 90th percentile | $1.8M $2M |
EVP Gov Rel & Public Pol Executive Vice President Above 90th percentile | $1.6M $1.8M |
General Counsel, Secretary Secretary (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $1.4M $1.5M |
SVP Public Policy Senior Vice President Above 90th percentile | $1M $1.2M |
SVP Cpe, President Hret Senior Vice President Above 90th percentile | $830k $919k |
SVP Business Development Senior Vice President Above 90th percentile | $829k $918k |
Gvp Deputy Gen Counsel Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $798k $884k |
Gvp Fed Rel-adv Pol Affrs Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $774k $858k |
SVP Communications Senior Vice President Above 90th percentile | $745k $825k |
Aha SVP Chief People Officer Senior Vice President Above 90th percentile | $665k $736k |
SVP Assoc Svcs, Cfo, Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $624k $691k |
Aha SVP Field Engagement Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $612k $678k |
Sr Advr Cybersecurity-risk Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $582k $645k |
SVP Health Eqty Ed Ifdhe Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $570k $631k |
Group VP Dep Gen Counsel Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $505k $560k |
Gvp & CIO (begin 10/2023) Chief Information Officer 10th to 25th percentile | $68k $75k |
Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $32k $35k |
Immediate Past Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $27k $30k |
Chair-elect Officer (Unspecified) | $15k $17k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $4k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $935 $1k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $635 $703 |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $628 $696 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Common questions about American Hospital Association
What does the Chief Executive Officer of American Hospital Association earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of American Hospital Association received $3,396,123 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at American Hospital Association compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at American Hospital Association falls in the top 10%.
What are American Hospital Association's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, American Hospital Association reported $144.7M in total revenue and $144.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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