How much do cardiology pediatricians make? The median cardiology pediatrician salary in 2026 is $405,000, with an average of $557,015. The typical range is $365,000–$455,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 30 submissions • Updated Mar 2026
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Based on 30 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Cardiology Pediatrician ranges from $365,000 to $455,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $4,910,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Pediatrician average.
Entry-level Cardiology Pediatrician positions start at $376,496, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $695,059 – a 85% increase.
Most commonly, Cardiology Pediatrician physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (53% of submissions). Base salary makes up 87% of total compensation ($485,648), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Cardiology Pediatrician physicians report 3.9/5 career satisfaction, with 83% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized cardiology procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 30 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $405,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Cardiology Pediatrician physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Cardiology Pediatrician 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 | $720,653 | 16 submissions |
| Private Practice | $378,750 | 4 submissions |
| Academic | $366,500 | 10 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $285,000 | 2 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $344,909 | 6 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $435,800 | 10 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $888,300 | 10 submissions |
| 16+ years | $415,000 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.