How much does a government/va anesthesiologist make in 2026?

A government/va anesthesiologist (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $550,000 per year, based on 43 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for anesthesiologists in a government, VA, or military setting?

Anesthesiologists in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $505,000 (25th percentile) and $675,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $550,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Anesthesiology (N=43 verified submissions, updated July 25, 2026, data as of 2026-07-25). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 25, 2026 | Based on 43 verified submissions

Government/VA Anesthesiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Anesthesiologist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va anesthesiologist salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $550,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 43 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $599,744.

Median Salary: $550,000
Average Salary: $599,744
25th Percentile: $505,000
75th Percentile: $675,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 25, 2026

Median

$550,000

Average

$599,744

25th

$505,000

75th

$675,000

Based on 43 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$505K$505,000 – $760K$760,000

25th

$505K$505,000

Median

$550K$550,000

75th

$675K$675,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$505K$505,000 – $675K$675,000

Median salary

$550K$550,000

Average salary

$600K$599,744

Salary Range

Minimum$505,000

Maximum$1,000,000

Percentiles

25th$505,000

75th$675,000

Breakdown

Monthly$45,833

Hourly$264

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for anesthesiologists in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Anesthesiology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Anesthesiology (N=43 verified submissions, updated July 25, 2026, data as of 2026-07-25). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 25, 2026 | Based on 43 verified submissions

Government/VA Anesthesiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Anesthesiologist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $550,000
Average Salary: $599,744
25th Percentile: $505,000
75th Percentile: $675,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 25, 2026

Median

$550,000

Average

$599,744

25th

$505,000

75th

$675,000

Based on 43 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$505K$505,000 – $760K$760,000

25th

$505K$505,000

Median

$550K$550,000

75th

$675K$675,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$505K$505,000 – $675K$675,000

Median salary

$550K$550,000

Average salary

$600K$599,744

Salary Range

Minimum$505,000

Maximum$1,000,000

Percentiles

25th$505,000

75th$675,000

Breakdown

Monthly$45,833

Hourly$264

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for anesthesiologists in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Anesthesiology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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