Source: SalaryDr Cardiology Fellowship Salary Data (2026). Median: $80,000/year. Sample: 21 verified submissions. Moonlighting: 3 report moonlighting with median $125/hr. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/fellowship-salary/cardiology
Cardiology Fellowship Salary (2026)
The median cardiology fellow salary is $80,000 per year, based on 21 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After fellowship, cardiology attendings earn a median of $600,000 — a 7.5x increase. 14% of fellows report moonlighting, earning a median of $32,400/year extra.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Aug 2026
Cardiology Fellow Salary by Fellowship Year
How cardiology fellow compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $80,000 | 10 |
| PGY-2 | $93,000 | 6 |
| PGY-3 | $84,000 | 3 |
| PGY-4 | $75,000 | 2 |
Cardiology Fellow Moonlighting Income
14% of cardiology fellows report moonlighting, based on 21 submissions. Fellows often command higher rates than residents due to board eligibility in their primary specialty.
| Type | Median Rate | Median Income | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | $100/hr | $25,200/yr | 2 |
| External | $225/hr | $54,000/yr | 1 |
Cardiology Fellowship Stipends & Benefits
Median annual stipends reported by cardiology fellows, in addition to base salary.
What Cardiology Fellows Say
Real insights from verified cardiology fellows about their training experience.
“The schedule is demanding but structured. I typically spend 3 days a week in the EP lab and 1.5 days..." "I have a great work-life balance "”
“Nothing you wouldn't already expect from a cardiology role.”
“Our program has great work/life balance for cardiology fellows. First year has tons of call but even that isn’t awful. Lots of free weekends since we barebones weekend coverage with whoever takes 24hr call”
Cardiology: Fellow vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from fellowship to subspecialist attending is the final and often largest increase in a physician’s career.
Cardiology Fellow Salary by State
Top-paying states for cardiology fellows based on verified submissions.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $114,000 | 2 |
| Arizona | $89,000 | 2 |
| Illinois | $84,000 | 2 |
| Missouri | $83,768 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,000 | 2 |
Cardiology Fellowship Training
Fellowship Duration
3 years (general cardiology fellowship)
Salary Progression
Fellow salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per year of training. After completing fellowship, subspecialist cardiology attending physicians earn a median of $600,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cardiology Fellowship Salary
How much do cardiology fellows make in 2026?
Cardiology fellows earn a median salary of $80,000 per year based on 21 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $50,000 to $132,410 depending on fellowship year and location.
How long is cardiology fellowship?
Cardiology fellowship training is 3 years (general cardiology fellowship). Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per year.
How much more do cardiology attendings make compared to fellows?
Cardiology attending physicians earn a median of $600,000, which is 7.5x more than the median fellow salary of $80,000. This gap represents the final and often largest salary jump in a physician's career.
How much do cardiology fellows make moonlighting?
Based on 3 verified submissions, Cardiology fellows who moonlight earn a median of $32,400 per year in additional income, with a median hourly rate of $125/hr. 14% of cardiology fellows report moonlighting.
Are cardiology fellows satisfied with their subspecialty choice?
Cardiology fellows rate their career satisfaction at 3.3/5.0 on average. 95% say they would choose cardiology again if given the choice. They work an average of 62 hours per week.
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