Source: SalaryDr salary data for Early Career Nephrology (N=12 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 12 approved salary reports
Early Career Nephrology Physician Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Early Career Nephrology Physician Salary (0-5 years of attending experience)
The median early career nephrology physician salary (0-5 years of attending experience) is $320,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 12 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $379,444.
- Median Salary
- $320,000
- Average Salary
- $379,444
- 25th Percentile
- $280,000
- 75th Percentile
- $375,000
Median
$320,000
Average
$379,444
25th
$280,000
75th
$375,000
Based on 12 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$280K$375K
Salary Distribution
$280K$280,000 – $423K$422,50025th
$280K$280,000
Median
$320K$320,000
75th
$375K$375,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$280K$280,000 – $375K$375,000
Median salary
$320K$320,000
Average salary
$379K$379,444
Percentiles
25th$280,000
75th$375,000
Breakdown
Monthly$26,667
Hourly$154
How Early Career Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for nephrology physicians with 0-5 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Nephrology salary page.
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