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 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.