Chief Medical Officer Jobs
Across 106 live Chief Medical Officer listings, median advertised pay is $325K (75th percentile $360K), based on the 31 that state a salary; 8% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Beth Israel Lahey Health (4), Cornerstone Clinical Management (3), Ascension (2).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 31 roles pay ~$325k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Louisville KY | Chief Medical Officer | Clinical Psychiatry
Universal Health ServicesLouisville, KY
Chief Medical Officer
State of IllinoisEmployer score · SilverChicago, IL
Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
CHCCEmployer score · SilverGreat Falls, MT
Physician: Associate Chief Medical Officer, Ph
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareWheaton, IL
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Chief Medical Officer Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | Beth Israel Lahey Health (4), Cornerstone Clinical Management (3), Ascension (2) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Oct 22, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for Chief Medical Officer jobs is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 46,930+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Chief Medical Officer jobs.
How much do chief medical officer earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of chief medical officer. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid chief medical officer jobs available?
Some chief medical officer roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which chief medical officer jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every chief medical officer role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 17% with no on-call and 67% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring chief medical officer right now?
Employers currently hiring for chief medical officer roles include Universal Health Services, Andwell Health Partners, Cottage Health, State of Illinois, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many chief medical officer jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 106 chief medical officer positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Chief Medical Officer Jobs
Beth Israel Lahey Health4 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Cornerstone Clinical Management3 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Ascension2 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Intermountain Health2 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Lifepoint Health2 open roles here · WLB 63/100
- MMountain Region Executive2 open roles here
Purple Cow Recruiting2 open roles here · WLB 67/100UHS2 open roles here · WLB 62/100