1. Dr Jonathan Michael
University Hospital Birmingham trust, £144,000
2. Tim Matthews
Guy's and St Thomas' trust, £135,000
3. David Johnson
Leeds Teaching Hospitals trust, £131,000
4. David Edwards
University Hospital of Wales trust, £123,000
5. Peter Reading
University College London Hospitals trust, £121,000
• Figures refer to year 1999-2000.
Dr Michael has since joined Guy's and St Thomas' trust.
Mr Matthews has since left the NHS.
Source: Incomes Data Services
