The mission of Rush University System for Health is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 16 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Health Care organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $477k $528k |
Former Officer Former Officer/director/trustee Median to 75th percentile | $228k $253k |
SVP & CFO Median to 75th percentile | $209k $231k |
President & CEO Roph (start 7/23) 25th percentile to median | $176k $195k |
Svp, Chief Legal Officer & Interim Secretary Senior Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Health Care peers nationwide | $170k $188k |
Interim Chief H/r Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $161k $179k |
Chief Information Officer (start 12/23) Chief Information Officer 25th percentile to medianvs Health Care peers nationwide | $161k $178k |
Vp, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer (start 12/23) Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $128k $142k |
Chief Development Officer (start 12/23) 25th percentile to medianvs Health Care peers nationwide | $112k $124k |
VP Revenue Cycle (start 12/23) Vice President 25th percentile to median | $105k $117k |
VP Supply Chain (start 12/23) Vice President 25th percentile to median | $93k $103k |
SVP & Chief Strategy Officer (start 12/23) Senior Vice President 10th to 25th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $88k $98k |
Deputy General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer (start 12/23) Officer (Unspecified) | $58k $65k |
Former Officer Former Officer/director/trustee 25th percentile to median | $48k $53k |
Hospital Integration Officer, President & CEO Rcmc 10th to 25th percentile | $44k $49k |
VP Corporate Finance & Financial Operations (start 12/23) Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $35k $39k |
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 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Rush System for Health equaled 0.3% 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.
Up 13%
from 2022
From $421k in 2022 to $477k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 13% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 48%.
- Former Officer/director/trustee pay fell 28% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Rush System for Health
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Rush System for Health earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Rush System for Health received $476,520 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Health Care organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Rush System for Health compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Health Care organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Rush System for Health falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Rush System for Health equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
What are Rush System for Health's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Rush System for Health reported $162.9M in total revenue and $162.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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