CFO COMPENSATION IN PE-BACKED HEALTHCARE FIRMS

We gathered insights from 90 CFOs working in Private Equity-backed Healthcare companies. The report breaks down compensation based on company revenue levels.

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RESPONDENT BREAKDOWN

• 33% from firms under $50M revenue

• 38% from firms with $50M–$150M revenue

• 29% from firms over $150M revenue

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BASE SALARY

Firms < $50M Revenue

• Median: $214,459

• Range: $85,000 – $300,000

Firms $50M–$150M Revenue

• Median: $264,969

• Range: $150,000 – $425,000

Firms > $150M Revenue

• Median: $290,970

• Range: $150,000 – $500,000

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BONUS

• 79% of CFOs at firms <$50M receive a bonus of 50% or less

• 53% at firms $50M–$150M receive a bonus of 50% or less

• 61% at firms >$150M receive a bonus of 50% or less

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EQUITY

• 54% of CFOs at firms <$50M hold equity

• 72% at firms $50M–$150M hold equity

• 70% at firms >$150M hold equity

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Compensation scales quickly with revenue—median jumps from $214,459 to $290,970 across firm sizes.

• Equity is most common at mid- and large-size firms, with 70%+ of CFOs receiving a stake.

• Bonus distribution is balanced, but larger firms offer more upside: only 39% of CFOs at >$150M firms earn ≤50% bonus.

• Maximum base comp hits $500,000, indicating strong cash packages for top CFO talent.

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