Source: SalaryDr salary data for Cardiology (N=180 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: | Based on 180 approved salary reports

Cardiology Salary Trends 2026

Current Median Salary
$600,000

2026 (51 submissions)

Year-over-Year Change
-4%

vs $625,000 in 2025

Total Submissions (All-Time)
180

Across 2 years of data

Cardiology Compensation Trends Summary

Cardiology salaries have decreased 4% over the past 1 year, from a median of $625,000 in 2025 to $600,000 in 2026. This analysis is based on 180 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.

Yearly Salary Breakdown

YearMedian SalarySubmissionsYoY Change
2026$600,00051-4%
2025$625,000129—

Frequently Asked Questions

How has cardiologist salary changed over time?

Cardiologist salaries have decreased 4% over the past 1 year, moving from a median of $625,000 to $600,000, based on 180 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.

What is the current median cardiology salary in 2026?

The median cardiology salary is $600,000 as of the most recent data in 2026, based on 51 submissions for that year on SalaryDr.

Is cardiology a growing field for compensation?

In the most recent year-over-year comparison, cardiology median compensation declined by 4%.

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