How much does a veteran cardiologist make in 2026?

A veteran cardiologist (25+ years of attending experience) earns a median salary of $557,000 per year, based on 5 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for veteran cardiologists?

Veteran cardiologists (25+ years of attending experience) earn between $437,000 (25th percentile) and $590,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $557,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Veteran Cardiology (N=5 verified submissions, updated May 3, 2026, data as of 2026-05-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 3, 2026 | Based on 5 verified submissions

Veteran Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Veteran Cardiologist Salary (25+ years of attending experience)

The median veteran cardiologist salary (25+ years of attending experience) is $557,000 per year as of May 2026, based on 5 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $529,800.

Median Salary: $557,000
Average Salary: $529,800
25th Percentile: $437,000
75th Percentile: $590,000

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

Median

$557,000

Average

$529,800

25th

$437,000

75th

$590,000

Based on 5 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$437K$437,000 – $640K$640,000

25th

$437K$437,000

Median

$557K$557,000

75th

$590K$590,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$437K$437,000 – $590K$590,000

Median salary

$557K$557,000

Average salary

$530K$529,800

Salary Range

Minimum$437,000

Maximum$640,000

Percentiles

25th$437,000

75th$590,000

Breakdown

Monthly$46,417

Hourly$268

How Veteran Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for cardiologists with 25+ years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Cardiology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Veteran Cardiology (N=5 verified submissions, updated May 3, 2026, data as of 2026-05-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 3, 2026 | Based on 5 verified submissions

Veteran Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Veteran Cardiologist Salary (25+ years of attending experience)

Median Salary: $557,000
Average Salary: $529,800
25th Percentile: $437,000
75th Percentile: $590,000

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

Median

$557,000

Average

$529,800

25th

$437,000

75th

$590,000

Based on 5 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$437K$437,000 – $640K$640,000

25th

$437K$437,000

Median

$557K$557,000

75th

$590K$590,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$437K$437,000 – $590K$590,000

Median salary

$557K$557,000

Average salary

$530K$529,800

Salary Range

Minimum$437,000

Maximum$640,000

Percentiles

25th$437,000

75th$590,000

Breakdown

Monthly$46,417

Hourly$268

How Veteran Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for cardiologists with 25+ years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Cardiology salary page.

Early Career (0-5 years of attending experience)Mid-Career (6-15 years of attending experience)Senior (16-25 years of attending experience)Veteran (25+ years of attending experience)

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