How much does a hospital employed cardiologist make in 2026?

A hospital employed cardiologist (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $630,000 per year, based on 82 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for cardiologists employed by a hospital or health system?

Cardiologists employed by a hospital or health system earn between $600,000 (25th percentile) and $800,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $630,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Cardiology (N=82 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 82 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Cardiologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed cardiologist salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $630,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 82 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $755,786.

Median Salary: $630,000
Average Salary: $755,786
25th Percentile: $600,000
75th Percentile: $800,000

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

Median

$630,000

Average

$755,786

25th

$600,000

75th

$800,000

Based on 82 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$600K$800K

Salary Distribution

$600K$600,000 – $900K$900,000

25th

$600K$600,000

Median

$630K$630,000

75th

$800K$800,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$600K$600,000 – $800K$800,000

Median salary

$630K$630,000

Average salary

$756K$755,786

Percentiles

25th$600,000

75th$800,000

Breakdown

Monthly$52,500

Hourly$303

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for cardiologists employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Cardiology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Cardiology (N=82 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 82 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Cardiologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $630,000
Average Salary: $755,786
25th Percentile: $600,000
75th Percentile: $800,000

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

Median

$630,000

Average

$755,786

25th

$600,000

75th

$800,000

Based on 82 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$600K$800K

Salary Distribution

$600K$600,000 – $900K$900,000

25th

$600K$600,000

Median

$630K$630,000

75th

$800K$800,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$600K$600,000 – $800K$800,000

Median salary

$630K$630,000

Average salary

$756K$755,786

Percentiles

25th$600,000

75th$800,000

Breakdown

Monthly$52,500

Hourly$303

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for cardiologists employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Cardiology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Hospital Employed Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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