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 2022-2023
| Resident I Resident II Resident III Resident IV Resident V |
$72,896 $76,803 $81,686 $86,461 $90,707 |
| Chief Resident III Chief Resident IV Chief Resident V Resident Faculty |
$84,521 $89,296 $93,543 $136,091 |
| Fellow I Fellow II Fellow III Chief Fellow III |
$96,379 $99,214 $102,050 $104,885 |
Annual Salary 2023-2024
| Resident I Resident II Resident III Resident IV Resident V |
$74,537 $78,531 $83,524 $88,407 $92,749 |
| Chief Resident III Chief Resident IV Chief Resident V Resident Faculty |
$86,424 $91,306 $95,648 $139,153 |
| Fellow I Fellow II Fellow III Chief Fellow III |
$98,548 $101,447 $104,346 $107,246 |
Benefits
Learn about the benefits offered by Kaiser Permanente in the Benefits in Brief.
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.
PGY-1s and PGY-2s will be reimbursed up to $500. PGY-3s will be reimbursed up to $750.
Board Exam Fees Reimbursement
$1,500 Board Exam Course, total one-time amount reimbursed during residency
Up to $1,500 Board Exam reimbursement, must complete reimbursement request and board exam application receipt by May 31 of graduation year.
Board Preparation Support
- 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 $720 annual stipend to be used for personal health and wellness.
Housing Stipend
Residents and fellows are provided a housing stipend of $3,500 (taxable) per academic year.
Relocation Stipend – New Hire Residents only
After hire, all new KP residents and fellows receive a one-time stipend of $1000 to offset relocation expenses.
iPhones
iPhones are provided for each resident, allowing access to the electronic medical record and other applications. These are returned upon graduation/completion of the program.
COVID-19 Vaccination Notice
Kaiser Permanente employees are required to complete their COVID-19 vaccination (one dose of Johnson & Johnson; second dose of either Moderna or Pfizer) or receive an approved religious or medical exemption. Employees who have not met the requirements must be placed on unpaid administrative leave, or otherwise prevented from working pending compliance. As of December 8, employees who have not submitted proof of completed vaccination and who do not have an approved exemption are no longer eligible to continue employment and will be terminated. Any employee whose request for an exemption was denied will have at least 30 days to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination policy after the date of denial.