The national average salary for Top Level Human Resources Executives in hospice agencies increased 4.67% in 2025, according to the 2025-2026 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report. The Report is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) and supported by the National Alliance for Care at Home, as well as LeadingAge + VNAA.

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Top Level HR Executives received a 4.67% salary increase in 2025, a notable uptick from the 3.77% increase seen in 2024; these increases are based on the salary changes from participants that submitted data for both the prior and current years’ studies. While the 2024 Hospice Report indicated that the largest compensation gains were concentrated among top executives and directors (CEO, CFO, and CIO, etc.), the positions with the most pronounced salary growth in 2025 were roles responsible for the hiring, onboarding, and continuous development of personnel (Top HR Executive, HR Generalists, Coordinators, and Staff Development Liaisons).

1,091 hospices participated in the annual study and provided data on more than 42,600 employees. 99.82% of respondents were Medicare certified hospice agencies. The complete 160-page Report covers 62 jobs total, reporting on salaries, bonuses, and hourly & per visit rates. Data are reported by state, region, CBSA, auspice, hospice type, and revenue size. The results include the 10^th, 25^th, 50^th, 75^th, 90^th percentiles, average, number of agencies, and number of employees by position. Also included are 20 fringe benefits, shift differentials, actual/planned percent increases, turnover/vacancy rates, caseload size, and productivity.