How much does a private practice internist make in 2026?

A private practice internist (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $350,000 per year, based on 31 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

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

Internists in a private or group practice earn between $320,000 (25th percentile) and $400,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $350,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Internal Medicine (N=31 verified submissions, updated September 16, 2026, data as of 2026-09-16). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 16, 2026 | Based on 31 verified submissions

Private Practice Internist Salary (2026)

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

The median private practice internist salary (in a private or group practice) is $350,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 31 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $438,829.

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $438,829
25th Percentile: $320,000
75th Percentile: $400,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 16, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$438,829

25th

$320,000

75th

$400,000

Based on 31 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$320K$400K

Salary Distribution

$320K$320,000 – $440K$440,000

25th

$320K$320,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$400K$400,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$320K$320,000 – $400K$400,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$439K$438,829

Percentiles

25th$320,000

75th$400,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Private Practice Pay Compares

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

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Internal Medicine (N=31 verified submissions, updated September 16, 2026, data as of 2026-09-16). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 16, 2026 | Based on 31 verified submissions

Private Practice Internist Salary (2026)

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

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $438,829
25th Percentile: $320,000
75th Percentile: $400,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 16, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$438,829

25th

$320,000

75th

$400,000

Based on 31 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$320K$400K

Salary Distribution

$320K$320,000 – $440K$440,000

25th

$320K$320,000

Median

$350K$350,000

75th

$400K$400,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$320K$320,000 – $400K$400,000

Median salary

$350K$350,000

Average salary

$439K$438,829

Percentiles

25th$320,000

75th$400,000

Breakdown

Monthly$29,167

Hourly$168

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for internists in a private or group practice. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Internal Medicine 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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