As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a VP of Behavioral Health in the United States is $172,908. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $130,798 to a high of $213,629, with most professionals earning between $150,866 and $194,223.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $194,223 | $16,185 | $3,735 | $93 |
| Average | $172,908 | $14,409 | $3,325 | $83 |
| 25th Percentile | $150,866 | $12,572 | $2,901 | $73 |
An entry-level VP of Behavioral Health with less than 1 year of experience earns about $159,420. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $161,394. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $163,038. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $165,670, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $168,960.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level VP of Behavioral Health | $159,420 |
| Intermediate Level VP of Behavioral Health | $161,394 |
| Senior Level VP of Behavioral Health | $163,038 |
| Specialist Level VP of Behavioral Health | $165,670 |
| Expert Level VP of Behavioral Health | $168,960 |
| Entry Level | 8% |
| Mid Level | 7% |
| Senior Level | 6% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in VP of Behavioral Health compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $168,911 in 2023 to approximately $171,690 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of VP of Behavioral Health salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $172,908 | 74.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $12,960 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,472 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $2,767 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 2.7% | ||
| Pension | $7,262 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $21,946 | 9.4% | ||
| Total Compensation | $232,686 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| Associates | 2.8% |
| Bachelors | 8.3% |
| Masters | 61.1% |
| Doctorate | 27.8% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of VP of Behavioral Health is $172,908. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of VP of Behavioral Health is $83; the average weekly pay of VP of Behavioral Health is $3,325; the average monthly pay of VP of Behavioral Health is $14,409.
A VP of Behavioral Health's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a VP of Behavioral Health earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a VP of Behavioral Health is $218,089.
The highest pay for VP of Behavioral Health is $213,629.
The lowest pay for VP of Behavioral Health is $130,798.
Plans and directs all aspects of a healthcare organization's behavioral health function. Develops and implements the strategic vision, service offerings, and operations of the behavioral health department. Collaborates with other clinical specialties to ensure behavioral health services align and integrate with organizational objectives. Provides comprehensive and current knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to provide up-to-date and effective practices. Establishes training programs for all levels of staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
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Service Delivery: Creating and implementing innovative strategic plans and solutions to address customer concerns and needs and meet service delivery expectations.
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