Is Child Neurology a Good Career in 2026?

Based on 23 verified physician submissions

SalaryDr Career Intelligence

Based on 23 verified physician submissions

0
/ 100
Good

Score Breakdown

Salary
0
Satisfaction
0
Demand
0
Would Choose Again
0
Work-Life Balance
0
Training ROI
0
AI Resilience
0
$335,000
Median Salary
4.0/5
Satisfaction
87%
Would Choose Again

Child Neurology Compensation & Earnings

Child Neurology Compensation

$335,000

$279,790 – $345,000(P25–P75)

SalaryDr Median · 23 verified reports
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Child Neurology Salary Progression

From medical school to senior attending — based on 23 verified submissions

Training
8 years
Med School Debt
$200,000
Attending Salary
$335,000
Break-Even
~1 years
1
Medical School
4 years
-$200,000
2
Residency
3-5 years
Limited data
3
Early Career
0-5 years experience
$270,000/yr

7 submissions

4
Mid-Career
6-15 years experience
$335,000/yr

13 submissions

5
Senior Attending
16+ years experience
Limited data

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

1
Alaska
Gross: $335,000 · 29.6% tax
$235,960
+$30,820/yr
2
Florida
Gross: $335,000 · 29.6% tax
$235,960
+$30,820/yr
3
Nevada
Gross: $335,000 · 29.6% tax
$235,960
+$30,820/yr
4
New Hampshire
Gross: $335,000 · 29.6% tax
$235,960
+$30,820/yr
5
South Dakota
Gross: $335,000 · 29.6% tax
$235,960
+$30,820/yr

Lowest Take-Home States

47
California
Gross: $335,000 · 38.8% tax
$205,140
−$30,820/yr
48
Oregon
Gross: $335,000 · 38.6% tax
$205,810
−$30,150/yr
49
District of Columbia
Gross: $335,000 · 38.5% tax
$206,145
−$29,815/yr
50
Hawaii
Gross: $335,000 · 38.4% tax
$206,480
−$29,480/yr
51
Minnesota
Gross: $335,000 · 37.8% tax
$208,490
−$27,470/yr

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.

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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.

Median: $335,000/yr
Child Neurology Physician Salary (2026)

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Career Lifestyle

Career Reality: By the Numbers

Real data from 23 verified Child Neurology physicians — not job board estimates.

⏱️-10% vs avg
45hrs
Avg Hours/Week
📟+67% vs avg
100%
Take Call
🌙
~5 days
all-physician avg
Avg Call Days/Mo
🏖️
~28 days
all-physician avg
Avg PTO Days/Year
🤝
Varies
Partnership Track
🌛
0%
Moonlighting
87% would choose child neurology again
Physician Satisfaction (2026)
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Job Market & Future Outlook

How Hard Is It to Match Into Child Neurology?

Low CompetitivenessSource: NRMP 2024 Charting Outcomes

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).

97.1%
Match Rate
0.65:1
Applicant Ratio
248
Avg Step 2 CK
212
Positions
138
Applicants

Match Rate by Step 2 CK Score

231-240
85%
241-250
94%
251-260
100%
>260
100%

What Differentiates Matched Applicants

MetricMatchedUnmatched
Step 2 CK248230
Research Experiences3.02.0
Publications101
AOA Members14%0%
Programs Ranked139

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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4 years of post-medical-school training

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Data sources: SalaryDr verified physician submissions • BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (May 2024) • BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Career Score methodology: salarydr.com/methodology

According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 23 verified Child Neurology Physicians (as of August 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.