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.