Source: SalaryDr Hematology Oncology Fellowship Salary Data (2026). Median: $82,846/year. Sample: 9 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/fellowship-salary/hematology-oncology
Hematology Oncology Fellowship Salary (2026)
The median hematology oncology fellow salary is $82,846 per year, based on 9 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After fellowship, hematology oncology attendings earn a median of $360,000 — a 4.3x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Sep 2026
Hematology Oncology Fellow Salary by Fellowship Year
How hematology oncology fellow compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $75,100 | 1 |
| PGY-2 | $90,000 | 5 |
| PGY-3 | $76,034 | 3 |
What Hematology Oncology Fellows Say
Real insights from verified hematology oncology fellows about their training experience.
“There’s a lot of cerebral stimulation with the ever-evolving understanding of cancer biology and therapeutics, along with a growing evidence base.”
“Modest salary when compared to other areas for the same training year. Figure indicating recent increase in the past 3 months. Prior to that, the salary was not commensurate to the cost of living in New Orleans”
“I wish I knew "clinically heavy" fellowship program is code for "inpatient heavy".”
Hematology Oncology: Fellow vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from fellowship to subspecialist attending is the final and often largest increase in a physician’s career.
Hematology Oncology Fellowship Training
Fellowship Duration
1–3 years
Salary Progression
Fellow salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per year of training. After completing fellowship, subspecialist hematology oncology attending physicians earn a median of $360,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hematology Oncology Fellowship Salary
How much do hematology oncology fellows make in 2026?
Hematology Oncology fellows earn a median salary of $82,846 per year based on 9 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $72,000 to $102,000 depending on fellowship year and location.
How long is hematology oncology fellowship?
Hematology Oncology fellowship training is 1–3 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per year.
How much more do hematology oncology attendings make compared to fellows?
Hematology Oncology attending physicians earn a median of $360,000, which is 4.3x more than the median fellow salary of $82,846. This gap represents the final and often largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are hematology oncology fellows satisfied with their subspecialty choice?
Hematology Oncology fellows rate their career satisfaction at 3.4/5.0 on average. 86% say they would choose hematology oncology again if given the choice. They work an average of 48 hours per week.
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