How much do infectious disease pediatricians make? The median infectious disease pediatrician salary in 2026 is $290,000, with an average of $291,420. The typical range is $265,000–$300,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 22 submissions • Updated Jan 2026
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Based on 22 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Infectious disease Pediatrician ranges from $265,000 to $300,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $450,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Pediatrician average.
Entry-level Infectious disease Pediatrician positions start at $271,476, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $311,364 – a 15% increase.
Most commonly, Infectious disease Pediatrician physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (73% of submissions). Base salary makes up 79% of total compensation ($229,829), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Infectious disease Pediatrician physicians report 4.1/5 career satisfaction, with 95% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized infectious disease procedures and treatments within pediatrics, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 22 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $290,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Infectious disease Pediatrician physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Infectious disease 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 | $295,702 | 16 submissions |
| Academic | $280,000 | 6 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $222,500 | 2 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $252,078 | 3 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $303,125 | 8 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $312,143 | 7 submissions |
| 16+ years | $300,000 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.