← 2026 Salary Report / Neurology
Growing demand driven by aging population. Interventional neurology and headache medicine offer income premiums.
Training: 4 years post-medical school | 5-Year Change: +9% | Range (25th-75th): $250,000-$400,000
General neurologists start at $260,000-$300,000. Neurointerventionalists start at $400,000-$500,000, rivaling neurosurgery for stroke work. Headache medicine and MS specialists earn $320,000-$380,000. Epileptologists with EMU directorship earn similar premiums. Demand is outpacing supply for most neurology subspecialties.
Southeast and Midwest states have the worst neurologist-per-capita ratios, driving premium compensation. Telestroke programs have opened high-paying remote positions. Academic neurology significantly underpays community practice.
Employed neurologists earn $280,000-$340,000. Private practice neurologists earn $320,000-$420,000, with the gap smaller than in procedural specialties. Neurointerventionalists in private practice can earn $500,000-$700,000+ with high stroke volumes. Infusion centers for MS drugs can add ancillary revenue.
Three highest-leverage actions: (1) Neurointerventional fellowship offers the biggest income jump within neurology. (2) Build an infusion center for high-cost biologics (MS, migraine) for ancillary revenue. (3) Telestroke coverage can supplement income by $30,000-$80,000 with minimal time commitment. Use the PhysicianWealth Salary Benchmark for a personalized comparison.
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