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

A academic/research cardiologist earns a median salary of $489,000 per year, based on 8 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for academic/research cardiologists?

Academic/Research cardiologists earn between $430,000 (25th percentile) and $600,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $489,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Cardiology (N=8 verified submissions, updated August 3, 2026, data as of 2026-08-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 3, 2026 | Based on 8 verified submissions

Academic/Research Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic/Research Cardiologist Salary

The median academic/research cardiologist salary is $489,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 8 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $496,375.

Median Salary: $489,000
Average Salary: $496,375
25th Percentile: $430,000
75th Percentile: $600,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 3, 2026

Median

$489,000

Average

$496,375

25th

$430,000

75th

$600,000

Based on 8 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$430K$430,000 – $672K$672,000

25th

$430K$430,000

Median

$489K$489,000

75th

$600K$600,000

Middle 50% earn

$430K$430,000 – $600K$600,000

Median salary

$489K$489,000

Average salary

$496K$496,375

Salary Range

Minimum$430,000

Maximum$672,000

Percentiles

25th$430,000

75th$600,000

Breakdown

Monthly$40,750

Hourly$235

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=8 verified submissions, updated August 3, 2026, data as of 2026-08-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 3, 2026 | Based on 8 verified submissions

Academic/Research Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic/Research Cardiologist Salary

The median academic/research cardiologist salary is $489,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 8 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $496,375.

Median Salary: $489,000
Average Salary: $496,375
25th Percentile: $430,000
75th Percentile: $600,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 3, 2026

Median

$489,000

Average

$496,375

25th

$430,000

75th

$600,000

Based on 8 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$430K$430,000 – $672K$672,000

25th

$430K$430,000

Median

$489K$489,000

75th

$600K$600,000

Middle 50% earn

$430K$430,000 – $600K$600,000

Median salary

$489K$489,000

Average salary

$496K$496,375

Salary Range

Minimum$430,000

Maximum$672,000

Percentiles

25th$430,000

75th$600,000

Breakdown

Monthly$40,750

Hourly$235

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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