Source: SalaryDr Neurology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $72,000/year. Sample: 26 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/neurology
Neurology Residency Salary (2026)
The median neurology resident salary is $72,000 per year, based on 26 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, neurology attendings earn a median of $423,500 — a 5.9x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Aug 2026
Neurology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How neurology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $70,000 | 11 |
| PGY-2 | $72,100 | 7 |
| PGY-3 | $73,000 | 3 |
| PGY-4 | $76,000 | 4 |
| PGY-5 | $70,000 | 1 |
Neurology Residency Stipends & Benefits
Median annual stipends reported by neurology residents, in addition to base salary.
What Neurology Residents Say
Real insights from verified neurology residents about their training experience.
“Best part is that no one outside your specialty feels confident managing your diseases, so you’re always in high demand.”
“Can’t wait to be done”
Neurology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Neurology Resident Salary by State
Top-paying states for neurology residents based on verified submissions.
| State | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $83,800 | 2 |
| Texas | $72,000 | 5 |
| Ohio | $67,850 | 2 |
| Florida | $65,000 | 4 |
| Georgia | $60,000 | 2 |
Neurology Residency Training
Training Length
4 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending neurology physicians earn a median of $423,500.
Frequently Asked Questions: Neurology Residency Salary
How much do neurology residents make in 2026?
Neurology residents earn a median salary of $72,000 per year based on 26 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $50,000 to $110,000 depending on PGY level and location.
How long is neurology residency?
Neurology residency training is 4 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do neurology attendings make compared to residents?
Neurology attending physicians earn a median of $423,500, which is 5.9x more than the median resident salary of $72,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are neurology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Neurology residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.5/5.0 on average. 91% say they would choose neurology again if given the choice. They work an average of 61 hours per week.
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