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 $94,606 $100,019 $105,312 $110,019 |
$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 $108,455 $113,162 |
$4,300 $4,300 $4,300 |
$107,462 $112,755 $117,462 |
| Fellow I Fellow II Fellow III Chief Fellow III |
$116,305 $119,448 $122,592 $129,222 |
$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)
Annual Salary 2024-2025
| Position | Salary | Other Benefits* | Total Compensation* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident I Resident II Resident III Resident IV Resident V |
$76,773 $80,887 $86,030 $91,059 $95,531 |
$12,520 $11,520 $11,520 $11,520 $11,520 |
$89,293 $92,407 $97,550 $102,579 $107,051 |
| Chief Resident III Chief Resident IV Chief Resident V |
$89,016 $94,045 $98,518 |
$11,520 $11,520 $11,520 |
$100,536 $105,565 $110,038 |
| Fellow I Fellow II Fellow III Chief Fellow III |
$101,504 $104,490 $107,477 $113, 777 |
$12,520 $11,520 $11,520 $11,520 |
$114,024 $116,010 $118,997 $125,297 |
* Educational Benefits are based on the maximum benefits available. Actual Total Compensation may vary.
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.