Source: SalaryDr Cardiology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $80,000/year. Sample: 26 verified submissions. Moonlighting: 4 report moonlighting with median $125/hr. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/cardiology
Cardiology Residency Salary (2026)
The median cardiology fellow salary is $80,000 per year, based on 26 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, cardiology attendings earn a median of $600,000 — a 7.5x increase. 15% of residents report moonlighting, earning a median of $25,200/year extra.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Jun 2026
Cardiology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How cardiology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $73,000 | 12 |
| PGY-2 | $92,000 | 7 |
| PGY-3 | $84,000 | 4 |
| PGY-4 | $75,000 | 2 |
| PGY-5 | $120,000 | 1 |
Cardiology Resident Moonlighting Income
15% of cardiology residents report moonlighting, based on 26 submissions.
| Type | Median Rate | Median Income | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | $100/hr | $25,200/yr | 2 |
| Both | $125/hr | $12,000/yr | 1 |
| External | $225/hr | $54,000/yr | 1 |
Cardiology Residency Stipends & Benefits
Median annual stipends reported by cardiology residents, in addition to base salary.
What Cardiology Residents Say
Real insights from verified cardiology residents 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: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Cardiology Resident Salary by State
Top-paying states for cardiology residents based on verified submissions.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $114,000 | 2 |
| Alabama | $108,400 | 2 |
| Illinois | $84,000 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,000 | 3 |
| California | $75,000 | 2 |
| Florida | $73,000 | 2 |
| Texas | $72,000 | 3 |
| Arizona | $62,000 | 3 |
Cardiology Residency Training
Training Length
3 years fellowship after IM residency
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending cardiology physicians earn a median of $600,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cardiology Residency Salary
How much do cardiology residents make in 2026?
Cardiology residents earn a median salary of $80,000 per year based on 26 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $50,000 to $132,410 depending on PGY level and location.
How long is cardiology residency?
Cardiology residency training is 3 years fellowship after IM residency. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do cardiology attendings make compared to residents?
Cardiology attending physicians earn a median of $600,000, which is 7.5x more than the median resident salary of $80,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
How much do cardiology residents make moonlighting?
Based on 4 verified submissions, Cardiology residents who moonlight earn a median of $25,200 per year in additional income, with a median hourly rate of $125/hr. 15% of cardiology residents report moonlighting.
Are cardiology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Cardiology residents 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 64 hours per week.
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