How much do research infectious diseases make? The median research infectious disease salary in 2026 is $375,000, with an average of $361,667. The typical range is $350,000–$380,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 9 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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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.
Most commonly, Research Infectious Disease physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (56% of submissions). 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
Average satisfaction rating reported by Research Infectious Disease physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Research Infectious Disease physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $380,000 | 5 submissions |
| Private Practice | $350,000 | 1 submissions |
| Academic | $335,000 | 3 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $305,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $350,000 | 3 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $380,000 | 5 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.