Is Child Neurology a Good Career in 2026?
Based on 23 approved physician salary reports
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 23 approved physician salary reports
Score Breakdown
Child Neurology Compensation & Earnings
Child Neurology Compensation
$335,000
$279,790 – $345,000(P25–P75)
Child Neurology Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 23 approved salary reports
7 submissions
13 submissions
3 submissions
+24% salary growth from early career ($270,000) to mid-career ($335,000)
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Child Neurology salary of $335K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Child Neurology physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Child Neurology physician keeps $30,820 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $335,000.
Assumes single filer, standard deduction, W-2 employment. State rates from Tax Foundation 2025. Gross salaries from BLS OEWS May 2024. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600) and Medicare (1.45% + 0.9% above $200K). Actual take-home varies with deductions, filing status, and local taxes.
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Career Lifestyle
Career Reality: By the Numbers
Real data from 23 Child Neurology physician reports — not job board estimates.
Job Market & Future Outlook
How Hard Is It to Match Into Child Neurology?
Child Neurology is relatively accessible with a 97.1% match rate for U.S. MD seniors. There were 0.65 applicants per position (138 applicants for 212 spots). Matched applicants had significantly higher Step 2 CK scores (248 vs 230).
Match Rate by Step 2 CK Score
What Differentiates Matched Applicants
| Metric | Matched | Unmatched |
|---|---|---|
| Step 2 CK | 248 | 230 |
| Research Experiences | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Publications | 10 | 1 |
| AOA Members | 14% | 0% |
| Programs Ranked | 13 | 9 |
Data from Charting Outcomes in the Match, National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), 2024. U.S. MD seniors. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 23 approved reports by Child Neurology Physicians (as of September 2026), the Physician Career Score for Child Neurology is 60/100. Median total compensation is $335,000, career satisfaction is 4.0/5, and 87% would choose the specialty again.