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

A government/va cardiologist (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $690,000 per year, based on 58 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

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

Cardiologists in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $585,000 (25th percentile) and $870,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $690,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Cardiology (N=58 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 58 verified submissions

Government/VA Cardiologist Salary (2026)

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

The median government/va cardiologist salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $690,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 58 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $728,439.

Median Salary: $690,000
Average Salary: $728,439
25th Percentile: $585,000
75th Percentile: $870,000

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

Median

$690,000

Average

$728,439

25th

$585,000

75th

$870,000

Based on 58 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$585K$870K

Salary Distribution

$585K$585,000 – $1.0M$1,012,500

25th

$585K$585,000

Median

$690K$690,000

75th

$870K$870,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$585K$585,000 – $870K$870,000

Median salary

$690K$690,000

Average salary

$728K$728,439

Percentiles

25th$585,000

75th$870,000

Breakdown

Monthly$57,500

Hourly$332

How Government/VA Pay Compares

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

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Cardiology (N=58 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 58 verified submissions

Government/VA Cardiologist Salary (2026)

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

Median Salary: $690,000
Average Salary: $728,439
25th Percentile: $585,000
75th Percentile: $870,000

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

Median

$690,000

Average

$728,439

25th

$585,000

75th

$870,000

Based on 58 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$585K$870K

Salary Distribution

$585K$585,000 – $1.0M$1,012,500

25th

$585K$585,000

Median

$690K$690,000

75th

$870K$870,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$585K$585,000 – $870K$870,000

Median salary

$690K$690,000

Average salary

$728K$728,439

Percentiles

25th$585,000

75th$870,000

Breakdown

Monthly$57,500

Hourly$332

How Government/VA Pay Compares

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

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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