Fellowship Salary and Benefits
Benefits
UCLA offers one of the most competitive salary and benefits packages for residents in the country. Below you will find a list of housestaff salaries broken down by PGY year. Please refer to the UCLA Graduate Medical Education site for the most up to date information on resident salaries, benefits, policies and a sample contract.
| PGY | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 | $89,261 |
| 2 | $91,754 |
| 3 | $94,809 |
| 4 | $97,997 |
| 5 | $101,434 |
| 6 | $104,683 |
| 7 | $107,695 |
| 8 | $112,627 |
| 9 | $113,220 |
5% Effective 07/01/2024
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UCLA MD and DO Medical Residents enrolled in ACGME-accredited training programs are represented by CIR-SEIU and receive the following benefits:
- Educational Stipend: $1200 year for all PGY levels (paid out as medical resident salary)
- Housing stipend: $1000/month is included in the medical resident salary
- Meals: $3,000 annual allocation for use in UCLA Hospital cafeterias (Westwood & Santa Monica)
- Medical Residents and Fellows have access to an App-based meal delivery service available for use at select hospital rotation sites
- Relocation Reimbursement: Newly appointed Medical Residents receive up to $2,750 in reimbursement for expenses incurred due to relocation. Subject to the University’s Travel and Relocation Policy.
- License Reimbursement: Covers initial License and renewal fee, USMLE Step 3 fee
- Other – Residents are also provided uniforms (including scrubs, white coat and jacket) and a smart phone for work-related tasks
Chief Salaries
In-training Chief Residents receive a $50/month stipend in addition to the appropriate PGY-level salary.