Neurologist Salary in California 2026: $390K Median
The median neurologist salary in California is $390,000 per year, based on 5 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through . The middle 50% of reports fall between $370,000 and $490,000.
- Median
- $390,000
- Middle 50% (25th–75th)
- $370K–$490K
- Approved reports
- 5
- As of
Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy. Methodology
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Neurology Bonus & Incentive Pay in California (2026)
Based on 5 approved salary reports in California. 100% of them include bonus or incentive compensation.
Bonus Compensation Overview
- Average Bonus
- $116,000
- Median Bonus
- $80,000
- Bonus Range (IQR)
- $70,000 - $86,000
- Bonus as % of Total Comp
- 29%
- Physicians with Bonus
- 5 of 5 (100%)
New Graduate Offer Package
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Neurologist Salary in California: FAQ
Answers are computed from the 5 approved salary reports on this page.
How much does a neurologist make in California?
The median neurologist salary in California is $390,000 per year, based on 5 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through June 5, 2026. The average is $405,000. At the average reported workweek of 45 hours, the median works out to about $167 per hour.
What is the salary range for a neurologist in California?
The middle 50% of reported neurologist salaries in California fall between $370,000 (25th percentile) and $490,000 (75th percentile). Based on 5 reports.
How many hours does a neurologist work per week in California?
Neurologists who reported their schedule in California average 45 hours per week (5 reports).
How satisfied are neurologists with their jobs?
Neurologists who rated their job in California gave it an average of 4.2 out of 5 (5 reports). 60% of the 5 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.
Where does this neurologist salary data come from?
These figures come from 5 reports that neurologists in California submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from June 5, 2026. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles.
Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.