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 $450,000 per year, based on 18 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 $450,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Pathology (N=18 verified submissions, updated September 6, 2026, data as of 2026-09-06). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 6, 2026 | Based on 18 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 $450,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 18 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $480,778.

Median Salary: $450,000
Average Salary: $480,778
25th Percentile: $385,000
75th Percentile: $490,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 6, 2026

Median

$450,000

Average

$480,778

25th

$385,000

75th

$490,000

Based on 18 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$385K$490K

Salary Distribution

$385K$385,000 – $543K$542,500

25th

$385K$385,000

Median

$450K$450,000

75th

$490K$490,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$385K$385,000 – $490K$490,000

Median salary

$450K$450,000

Average salary

$481K$480,778

Percentiles

25th$385,000

75th$490,000

Breakdown

Monthly$37,500

Hourly$216

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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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Pathology (N=18 verified submissions, updated September 6, 2026, data as of 2026-09-06). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 6, 2026 | Based on 18 verified submissions

Government/VA Pathologist Salary (2026)

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

Median Salary: $450,000
Average Salary: $480,778
25th Percentile: $385,000
75th Percentile: $490,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 6, 2026

Median

$450,000

Average

$480,778

25th

$385,000

75th

$490,000

Based on 18 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$385K$490K

Salary Distribution

$385K$385,000 – $543K$542,500

25th

$385K$385,000

Median

$450K$450,000

75th

$490K$490,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$385K$385,000 – $490K$490,000

Median salary

$450K$450,000

Average salary

$481K$480,778

Percentiles

25th$385,000

75th$490,000

Breakdown

Monthly$37,500

Hourly$216

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

Explore More

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