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Physician Call Pay Data 2026

On-call compensation data across physician specialties and states, based on approved compensation reports.

Call pay data is currently unavailable. Please check back later.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average physician call pay in 2026?

Physician call pay varies widely by specialty and location. Check back for updated data.

Which physician specialties have the highest call pay?

Call pay tends to be highest for surgical and procedural specialties that require emergency availability.

How is physician call pay typically structured?

Physician call pay can be structured in several ways: a flat daily or nightly rate, a per-call stipend, an annual call pay amount added to base salary, or additional wRVU compensation for cases performed during call. The structure varies by employer, specialty, and practice setting.

Related Compensation Data

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Source: SalaryDr salary data (N=multiple approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

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  • All Physician Salaries
  • Salaries by City
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Cardiology
  • Salaries by State
  • Residency Salaries
  • For dentists
Tools
  • Specialty Pay Briefings
  • Salary Comparison
  • Financial Calculators
  • Take Home Calculator
  • Offer Analyzer
  • Compare Specialties
  • Physician Jobs
Salary Data
  • Physician Careers
  • Physician Salary Guide
  • Salary Trends
  • Lifestyle Insights
  • Compensation Components
  • Annual Report
  • Benchmark Reports
Circle
  • SalaryDr Circle
  • Latest discussions
  • Submit Your Salary
  • Share Feedback
  • Salary FAQ
  • Physician Resources
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  • About
  • Methodology
  • Developers & API
  • Contact
  • Partner with Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Circle Guidelines
  • DMCA Policy
  • Data Retention
  • Cookie Policy
  • Safe Harbor
  • Data Requests

Follow Us

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