Chief Perfusionist

2 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Chief Perfusionist pay from Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.

Role summary

Serves as the lead Perfusionist and will oversee scheduling, inventory, physician relations, and clinical activities. Performs clinical duties on a regular basis and leads clinical activities to achieve targeted quality outcomes and compliance with The Joint Commission standards. Requires certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Chief Perfusionist salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover Chief Perfusionist pay?
2 surveys publish Chief Perfusionist benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
How does Chief Perfusionist pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for Chief Perfusionist varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for Chief Perfusionist?
CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Chief Perfusionist ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
How often should I refresh Chief Perfusionist pay benchmarks?
Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.

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