Kaiser Permanente is committed to providing its residents and fellows with a Total Compensation Program that is competitive with what is offered in the external market. We approach salary and benefits as a “total compensation” package which includes wage programs, pay practices, paid time off and benefits.
Annual Salary 2025-2026
| Position | Salary* | Other Benefits* | Total Compensation* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident I Resident II Resident III Resident IV Resident V |
$90,276.0909 $94,606.3285 $100,019.1255 $105,312.1733 $110,019.3911 |
$6,300 $4,300 $4,300 $4,300 $4,300 |
$96,576 $98,906 $104,319 $109,612 $114,319 |
| Chief Resident III Chief Resident IV Chief Resident V |
$103,162.1600 $108,455.2077 $113,162.8634 |
$4,300 $4,300 $4,300 |
$107,462 $112,755 $117,462 |
| Fellow I Fellow II Fellow III Chief Fellow III |
$116,305.4600 $119,448.2755 $122,592.1856 $129,222.8346 |
$6,300 $4,300 $4,300 $4,300 |
$122,605 $123,748 $126,892 $133,522 |
Salary* =includes $9,000 Housing added to base salary
Other Benefits* = includes $2,000 one-time relocation stipend (all new residents/fellows only); $800 annual wellness stipend (all new and continuing residents/fellows); $2,500 meal stipend (all new and continuing residents/fellows); and $1,000 educational stipend (all new and continuing residents/fellows)
Benefits
Learn about the benefits offered by Kaiser Permanente in the Total Rewards Summary.
Educational Stipend
Residents are eligible for an Educational Stipend to attend a conference or for the purchase of books, CDs or other educational materials subject to the approval of the Program Director.
$1,000 (taxable) for all residents & fellows.
Exam Fees Reimbursement
Up to $1,500 Board Exam reimbursement for graduating residents/fellows. Must complete reimbursement request and board exam application receipt by May 31 of graduation year.
All Fellows that are seeking additional board certifications shall receive an additional $1,500 (up to) above the original $1,500 (up to) Board Exam reimbursement. Must complete reimbursement request and board exam application receipt by May 31 of the graduation year.
Up to $925 USMLE Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 exam fees. The examination must be completed by 3/31 of the PGY-1 year in order to be reimbursed by Kaiser Permanente.
Board Preparation Support
- Up to $1,500 board prep exam course reimbursement (one-time only). Resident may choose preferred course.
- New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Knowledge+ Board Preparation Course: Family Medicine, Pediatric, and Adult Psychiatry Residents.
- Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP) Tracker Board Preparation Course: Internal Medicine residents (Categorical Residents).
Wellness Stipend
Your health and wellness are important to Kaiser Permanente. We offer a $800 (taxable) annual stipend to be used for personal health and wellness.
Housing Stipend
Resident and fellows are provided a housing stipend of $9,000, it is added to their base salary.
Relocation Stipend – New Hire Residents & Fellows
After hire, all new KP residents and fellows receive a one-time stipend of $2,000 (taxable) to offset relocation expenses.
iPhones
iPhones are provided for each resident and fellow, allowing access to the electronic medical record and other applications. These are returned upon graduation/completion of the program.
Meals
Residents and fellows are provided a $2,500 (taxable) meal stipend. Meal stipend will be paid in August and January.