Source: SalaryDr Cardiology Fellowship Salary Data (2026). Median: $78,000/year. Sample: 3 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/fellowship-salary/cardiology
Cardiology Fellowship Salary (2026)
The median cardiology fellow salary is $78,000 per year, based on 3 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After fellowship, cardiology attendings earn a median of $900,000 — a 11.5x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Mar 2026
Cardiology Fellow Salary by Fellowship Year
How cardiology fellow compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $78,000 | 2 |
| PGY-2 | $132,410 | 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.
“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 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 $900,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cardiology Fellowship Salary
How much do cardiology fellows make in 2026?
Cardiology fellows earn a median salary of $78,000 per year based on 3 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $71,000 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 $900,000, which is 11.5x more than the median fellow salary of $78,000. This gap represents the final and often largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are cardiology fellows satisfied with their subspecialty choice?
Cardiology fellows rate their career satisfaction at 3.7/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose cardiology again if given the choice. They work an average of 55 hours per week.
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