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Chief nursing officer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Chief Nursing Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$195,433
Average $195,433
Low $129,530
High $294,867

The average salary for a chief nursing officer is $195,433 per year in the United States. 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Chief Nursing Officer job openings in United States

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Managed Care Chief Nurse
US Department of Veterans Affairs3.8out of 5 stars.
North Chicago, IL
$165,897 - $220,633 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Nursing Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Access Staffing LLC
 
$500,000per year
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OneLegacy
 
$500,000per year
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Stony Brook University Medical...
 
$475,000per year
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Montefiore Nyack Hospital
 
$457,500per year
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Harrison and Star
 
$425,000per year
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Xponential Fitness
 
$425,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Chief Nursing Officers near United States

  1. Bloomfield Hills, MI
    $267,825 per year
  2. Saint Paul, MN
    $258,909 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $252,098 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $196,900 per year
  5. St. Louis, MO
    $195,997 per year

Where can a Chief Nursing Officer earn more?

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