How much does a government/va nephrology physician make in 2026?

A government/va nephrology physician (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $400,000 per year, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

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

Nephrology Physicians in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $290,000 (25th percentile) and $550,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $400,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Nephrology (N=11 verified submissions, updated August 1, 2026, data as of 2026-08-01). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 1, 2026 | Based on 11 verified submissions

Government/VA Nephrology Physician Salary (2026)

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

The median government/va nephrology physician salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $400,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 11 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $449,091.

Median Salary: $400,000
Average Salary: $449,091
25th Percentile: $290,000
75th Percentile: $550,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 1, 2026

Median

$400,000

Average

$449,091

25th

$290,000

75th

$550,000

Based on 11 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$290K$290,000 – $680K$680,000

25th

$290K$290,000

Median

$400K$400,000

75th

$550K$550,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$290K$290,000 – $550K$550,000

Median salary

$400K$400,000

Average salary

$449K$449,091

Salary Range

Minimum$290,000

Maximum$750,000

Percentiles

25th$290,000

75th$550,000

Breakdown

Monthly$33,333

Hourly$192

How Government/VA Pay Compares

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

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Nephrology (N=11 verified submissions, updated August 1, 2026, data as of 2026-08-01). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 1, 2026 | Based on 11 verified submissions

Government/VA Nephrology Physician Salary (2026)

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

Median Salary: $400,000
Average Salary: $449,091
25th Percentile: $290,000
75th Percentile: $550,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 1, 2026

Median

$400,000

Average

$449,091

25th

$290,000

75th

$550,000

Based on 11 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$290K$290,000 – $680K$680,000

25th

$290K$290,000

Median

$400K$400,000

75th

$550K$550,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$290K$290,000 – $550K$550,000

Median salary

$400K$400,000

Average salary

$449K$449,091

Salary Range

Minimum$290,000

Maximum$750,000

Percentiles

25th$290,000

75th$550,000

Breakdown

Monthly$33,333

Hourly$192

How Government/VA Pay Compares

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

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Government/VA Salary Data

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