How much does a academic neurologist make in 2026?

A academic neurologist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $395,000 per year, based on 33 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for neurologists at an academic medical center or university?

Neurologists at an academic medical center or university earn between $335,000 (25th percentile) and $435,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $395,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Neurology (N=33 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 33 verified submissions

Academic Neurologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Neurologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic neurologist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $395,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 33 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $377,303.

Median Salary: $395,000
Average Salary: $377,303
25th Percentile: $335,000
75th Percentile: $435,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 18, 2026

Median

$395,000

Average

$377,303

25th

$335,000

75th

$435,000

Based on 33 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$335K$435K

Salary Distribution

$335K$335,000 – $485K$485,000

25th

$335K$335,000

Median

$395K$395,000

75th

$435K$435,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$335K$335,000 – $435K$435,000

Median salary

$395K$395,000

Average salary

$377K$377,303

Percentiles

25th$335,000

75th$435,000

Breakdown

Monthly$32,917

Hourly$190

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for neurologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Neurology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Neurology (N=33 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 33 verified submissions

Academic Neurologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Neurologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $395,000
Average Salary: $377,303
25th Percentile: $335,000
75th Percentile: $435,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 18, 2026

Median

$395,000

Average

$377,303

25th

$335,000

75th

$435,000

Based on 33 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$335K$435K

Salary Distribution

$335K$335,000 – $485K$485,000

25th

$335K$335,000

Median

$395K$395,000

75th

$435K$435,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$335K$335,000 – $435K$435,000

Median salary

$395K$395,000

Average salary

$377K$377,303

Percentiles

25th$335,000

75th$435,000

Breakdown

Monthly$32,917

Hourly$190

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for neurologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Neurology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Academic Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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