How much does a government/va pathologist make in 2026?

A government/va pathologist (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $420,000 per year, based on 17 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

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

Pathologists in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $385,000 (25th percentile) and $490,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $420,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Pathology (N=17 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 17 verified submissions

Government/VA Pathologist Salary (2026)

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

The median government/va pathologist salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $420,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 17 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $482,294.

Median Salary: $420,000
Average Salary: $482,294
25th Percentile: $385,000
75th Percentile: $490,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$420,000

Average

$482,294

25th

$385,000

75th

$490,000

Based on 17 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$385K$385,000 – $543K$542,500

25th

$385K$385,000

Median

$420K$420,000

75th

$490K$490,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$385K$385,000 – $490K$490,000

Median salary

$420K$420,000

Average salary

$482K$482,294

Salary Range

Minimum$385,000

Maximum$965,000

Percentiles

25th$385,000

75th$490,000

Breakdown

Monthly$35,000

Hourly$202

How Government/VA Pay Compares

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

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Pathology (N=17 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 17 verified submissions

Government/VA Pathologist Salary (2026)

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

Median Salary: $420,000
Average Salary: $482,294
25th Percentile: $385,000
75th Percentile: $490,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$420,000

Average

$482,294

25th

$385,000

75th

$490,000

Based on 17 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$385K$385,000 – $543K$542,500

25th

$385K$385,000

Median

$420K$420,000

75th

$490K$490,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$385K$385,000 – $490K$490,000

Median salary

$420K$420,000

Average salary

$482K$482,294

Salary Range

Minimum$385,000

Maximum$965,000

Percentiles

25th$385,000

75th$490,000

Breakdown

Monthly$35,000

Hourly$202

How Government/VA Pay Compares

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

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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