How much do hospice palliative cares make? The median hospice palliative care salary in 2026 is $330,000, with an average of $348,600. The typical range is $325,000–$340,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 5 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 5 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Hospice Palliative Care ranges from $325,000 to $340,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $428,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Palliative Care average.
Entry-level Hospice Palliative Care positions start at $374,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $331,667 – a -11% increase.
Most commonly, Hospice Palliative Care physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (80% of submissions). Base salary makes up 77% of total compensation ($268,600), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Hospice Palliative Care physicians report 4.4/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized hospice procedures and treatments within palliative care, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 5 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $330,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Hospice Palliative Care physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Hospice Palliative Care 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.
Explore hospice salary data for palliative care across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for hospice in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $355,750 | 4 submissions |
| Private Practice | $320,000 | 1 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $428,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $328,750 | 4 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.