How much does a government/va internist make in 2026?

A government/va internist (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $350,000 per year, based on 26 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for internists in a government, VA, or military setting?

Internists in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $335,000 (25th percentile) and $400,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $350,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Internal Medicine (N=26 verified submissions, updated September 17, 2026, data as of 2026-09-17). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 17, 2026 | Based on 26 verified submissions

Government/VA Internist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Internist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va internist salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $350,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 26 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $450,638.

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $450,638
25th Percentile: $335,000
75th Percentile: $400,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 17, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$450,638

25th

$335,000

75th

$400,000

Based on 26 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$335K$400K

Salary Distribution

$335K$335,000 – $433K$432,500

25th

$335K$335,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$400K$400,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$335K$335,000 – $400K$400,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$451K$450,638

Percentiles

25th$335,000

75th$400,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for internists in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Internal Medicine salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Internal Medicine (N=26 verified submissions, updated September 17, 2026, data as of 2026-09-17). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 17, 2026 | Based on 26 verified submissions

Government/VA Internist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Internist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $450,638
25th Percentile: $335,000
75th Percentile: $400,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 17, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$450,638

25th

$335,000

75th

$400,000

Based on 26 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$335K$400K

Salary Distribution

$335K$335,000 – $433K$432,500

25th

$335K$335,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$400K$400,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$335K$335,000 – $400K$400,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$451K$450,638

Percentiles

25th$335,000

75th$400,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for internists in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Internal Medicine salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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