FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, OUR MISSION HAS BEEN TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR CHILDREN. SINCE OUR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN 1913 AS THE FIRST FREE "BABY CAMP" IN THE SOUTHWEST, AN OPEN-AIR TENT HOSPITAL DEDICATED TO THE CARE OF BABIES, WE HAVE MAINTAINED A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY THAT INCLUDES NOT ONLY HIGH-QUALITY PATIENT CARE BUT ALSO ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PREVENTIVE CARE WITH AN UNWAVERING FOCUS ON OUR MISSION. CHILDREN'S HEALTH IS THE LEADING PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN NORTH TEXAS AND ONE OF THE LARGEST PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE NATION. A PRIVATE, NOT-FORPROFIT ORGANIZATION, CHILDREN'S HEALTH IS ANCHORED BY TWO FULL-SERVICE HOSPITALS. THE SYSTEM INCLUDES AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OFFERING SPECIALTY, URGENT, PRIMARY AND VIRTUAL CARE, AS WELL AS MUCH MORE, TO THE CHILDREN OF NORTH TEXAS AND BEYOND. IN ADDITION, CHILDREN'S HEALTH IS THE OFFICIAL PEDIATRIC TEACHING HOSPITAL FOR UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER'S MEDICAL SCHOOL.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 37 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Health Care organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President CEO Chst Above 90th percentile | $4.2M $4.5M |
Director & President and COO (term. 2/1/23) Above 90th percentile | $3.5M $3.7M |
President Chief People Officer Above 90th percentile | $1.8M $1.9M |
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $1.5M $1.7M |
Former Officer Former Officer/director/trustee Above 90th percentile | $1.5M $1.6M |
EVP Chief Legal Officer Above 90th percentile | $1.4M $1.6M |
President Dallas Market Above 90th percentile | $1.3M $1.4M |
President Northern Market Above 90th percentile | $1.3M $1.4M |
EVP Chief Strategy Officer Above 90th percentile | $1.2M $1.3M |
Exec Advisor Workforce Mgmt and Total Rewards Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $1.2M $1.3M |
EVP Corporate Svcs and Chief Compliance Officer Above 90th percentile | $1.2M $1.3M |
Executive Advisor Flagship Project Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $1.2M $1.3M |
EVP Chief Nurse Executive Executive Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $1.1M $1.2M |
SVP Chief Investment Officer Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $1.1M $1.2M |
SVP Government Relations and Chief of Staff Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $885k $956k |
Executive Advisor Npc Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $876k $947k |
SVP Strategic Implementation Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $840k $908k |
Executive Advisor Npc Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $832k $899k |
Former Key Employee Former Officer/director/trustee Above 90th percentile | $830k $897k |
SVP Revenue Cycle Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $812k $877k |
VP Clinical Informatics Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $808k $873k |
Former Key Employee Former Officer/director/trustee Above 90th percentile | $806k $871k |
SVP Chief Advancement Officer Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $799k $864k |
SVP HR Operations Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $779k $841k |
EVP Dallas Market Operations Executive Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $750k $811k |
SVP HR Talent and Workforce Planning Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $746k $807k |
SVP and CIO Chief Information Officer Above 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $735k $794k |
SVP Finance Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $728k $787k |
SVP Assoc General Counsel Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $709k $766k |
SVP Cardiac and Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Svcs Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $696k $752k |
EVP Cno Dallas Market Executive Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $689k $745k |
Executive Advisor Npc Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $683k $738k |
SVP Jpe Strategic Development Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $637k $689k |
Chief Medical Information Officer Chief Information Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $629k $680k |
Former Highest Paid Employee Former Officer/director/trustee Above 90th percentile | $586k $633k |
Chief Operating Officer (effective 8/28/23) Above 90th percentile | $568k $613k |
President and Chief Medical Officer Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $396k $428k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
Based on 13,830 health care organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS received $4,164,794 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Health Care organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Health Care organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
What are CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS reported $2.4B in total revenue and $2.1B in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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