How much does a private practice cardiologist make in 2026?

A private practice cardiologist (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $690,000 per year, based on 62 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for cardiologists in a private or group practice?

Cardiologists in a private or group practice earn between $585,000 (25th percentile) and $870,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $690,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Cardiology (N=62 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 62 verified submissions

Private Practice Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Cardiologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

The median private practice cardiologist salary (in a private or group practice) is $690,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 62 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $726,201.

Median Salary: $690,000
Average Salary: $726,201
25th Percentile: $585,000
75th Percentile: $870,000

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

Median

$690,000

Average

$726,201

25th

$585,000

75th

$870,000

Based on 62 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

$726K$726,201

Percentiles

25th$585,000

75th$870,000

Breakdown

Monthly$57,500

Hourly$332

How Private Practice Pay Compares

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

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Cardiology (N=62 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 62 verified submissions

Private Practice Cardiologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Cardiologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $690,000
Average Salary: $726,201
25th Percentile: $585,000
75th Percentile: $870,000

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

Median

$690,000

Average

$726,201

25th

$585,000

75th

$870,000

Based on 62 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

$726K$726,201

Percentiles

25th$585,000

75th$870,000

Breakdown

Monthly$57,500

Hourly$332

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for cardiologists in a private or group practice. 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 Private Practice Salary Data

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

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