Source: SalaryDr Internal Medicine Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $70,000/year. Sample: 253 approved salary reports. Moonlighting: 11 report moonlighting with median $105/hr. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/internal-medicine
Internal Medicine Residency Salary (2026)
The median internal medicine resident salary is $70,000 per year, based on 253 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, internal medicine attendings earn a median of $317,500 — a 4.5x increase. 4% of residents report moonlighting, earning a median of $13,200/year extra.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Internal Medicine Resident Salary by PGY Year
How internal medicine resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $68,000 | 164 |
| PGY-2 | $71,750 | 52 |
| PGY-3 | $77,809 | 34 |
Internal Medicine Resident Moonlighting Income
4% of internal medicine residents report moonlighting, based on 253 submissions.
| Type | Median Rate | Median Income | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | $108/hr | $13,530/yr | 10 |
Internal Medicine Residency Stipends & Benefits
Median annual stipends reported by internal medicine residents, in addition to base salary.
Internal Medicine: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Internal Medicine Resident Salary by State
Top-paying states for internal medicine residents based on approved salary reports.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $84,500 | 31 |
| Connecticut | $83,500 | 6 |
| Massachusetts | $76,000 | 5 |
| New Jersey | $74,500 | 12 |
| Virginia | $73,000 | 5 |
| Wisconsin | $73,000 | 5 |
| California | $72,000 | 25 |
| Maryland | $72,000 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,000 | 7 |
| Illinois | $70,000 | 14 |
Internal Medicine Residency Training
Training Length
3 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending internal medicine physicians earn a median of $317,500.
Frequently Asked Questions: Internal Medicine Residency Salary
How much do internal medicine residents make in 2026?
Internal Medicine residents earn a median salary of $70,000 per year based on 253 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. The middle 80% report between $60,000 and $88,835, depending on PGY level and location.
How long is internal medicine residency?
Internal Medicine residency training is 3 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do internal medicine attendings make compared to residents?
Internal Medicine attending physicians earn a median of $317,500, which is 4.5x more than the median resident salary of $70,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
How much do internal medicine residents make moonlighting?
Based on 11 approved salary reports, Internal Medicine residents who moonlight earn a median of $13,200 per year in additional income, with a median hourly rate of $105/hr. 4% of internal medicine residents report moonlighting.
Are internal medicine residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Internal Medicine residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.5/5.0 on average. 88% say they would choose internal medicine again if given the choice. They work an average of 64 hours per week.
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