As of December 28, 2025, a Research Infectious Disease earns approximately $375,000 per year ($31,250 monthly). Based on an average 42-hour work week, this translates to about $167 per hour.
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Based on 9 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Research Infectious Disease ranges from $350,000 to $380,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $390,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Infectious Disease average.
Entry-level Research Infectious Disease positions start at $338,750, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $380,000 – a 12% increase.
Base salary makes up 81% of total compensation ($293,889), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Research Infectious Disease physicians report 4.6/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized research procedures and treatments within infectious disease, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 9 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $375,000
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