How much does a academic/research cardiologist make in 2026?

A academic/research cardiologist earns a median salary of $480,000 per year, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for academic/research cardiologists?

Academic/Research cardiologists earn between $420,000 (25th percentile) and $600,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $480,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Cardiology (N=11 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 11 verified submissions

Academic/Research Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic/Research Cardiologist Salary

The median academic/research cardiologist salary is $480,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $542,818.

Median Salary: $480,000
Average Salary: $542,818
25th Percentile: $420,000
75th Percentile: $600,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 18, 2026

Median

$480,000

Average

$542,818

25th

$420,000

75th

$600,000

Based on 11 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$420K$600K

Salary Distribution

$420K$420,000 – $690K$690,000

25th

$420K$420,000

Median

$480K$480,000

75th

$600K$600,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$420K$420,000 – $600K$600,000

Median salary

$480K$480,000

Average salary

$543K$542,818

Percentiles

25th$420,000

75th$600,000

Breakdown

Monthly$40,000

Hourly$231

How Academic/Research Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for academic and research physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Cardiology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Cardiology (N=11 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 11 verified submissions

Academic/Research Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic/Research Cardiologist Salary

The median academic/research cardiologist salary is $480,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $542,818.

Median Salary: $480,000
Average Salary: $542,818
25th Percentile: $420,000
75th Percentile: $600,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 18, 2026

Median

$480,000

Average

$542,818

25th

$420,000

75th

$600,000

Based on 11 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$420K$600K

Salary Distribution

$420K$420,000 – $690K$690,000

25th

$420K$420,000

Median

$480K$480,000

75th

$600K$600,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$420K$420,000 – $600K$600,000

Median salary

$480K$480,000

Average salary

$543K$542,818

Percentiles

25th$420,000

75th$600,000

Breakdown

Monthly$40,000

Hourly$231

How Academic/Research Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for academic and research physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Cardiology salary page.

Full-Time (W-2)Part-Time 1099 Contractor Locum Tenens Academic/Research

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Help Improve Academic/Research Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all employment models make informed decisions.

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