How much do epilepsy neurologists make? The median epilepsy neurologist salary in 2026 is $420,000, with an average of $413,100. The typical range is $390,000–$475,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 10 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 10 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Epilepsy Neurologist ranges from $390,000 to $475,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $500,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Neurologist average.
Entry-level Epilepsy Neurologist positions start at $371,200, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $455,000 – a 23% increase.
Most commonly, Epilepsy Neurologist physicians work in Academic settings (50% of submissions). Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($351,600), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Epilepsy Neurologist physicians report 4.3/5 career satisfaction, with 70% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized epilepsy procedures and treatments within neurology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 10 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $420,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Epilepsy Neurologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Epilepsy Neurologist physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $466,000 | 5 submissions |
| Academic | $360,200 | 5 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $285,500 | 2 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $405,000 | 2 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $466,000 | 5 submissions |
| 16+ years | $420,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.