Physician Pay · CARDIOLOGY
Cardiology pay: locum, telehealth, per diem & consulting rates (2026)
Real data on what cardiology physicians earn across every type of physician work. Tell us yours, and we'll show you what direct looks like.
What we hear from cardiology physicians
Cardiologists tell us facility bill rates for locum coverage and reads frequently hit $550–$600/hr, while agencies pay out closer to $300/hr after their cut. Direct rates we've seen on Saile run materially higher because there's no middleman. The actual number depends on subspecialty (interventional, EP, non-invasive), call, and market.
The Spread
What your staffing agency isn't telling you
When a facility pays a markup rate for your shift, where does the difference go? It's not malpractice. It's not credentialing. It's the spread — the gap between what the facility is billed and what you take home. Most agencies will never show you the bill rate. We will.
Facility pays
$575/hr
You receive
$300/hr
Agency keeps
$275/hr
Example based on typical non-invasive cardiology hospital coverage rates. Your number is probably different. Submit it below and we'll show you where you fall.
Help us expose locum tenens markup
Anonymous. Takes 30 seconds. The more physicians tell us, the better we can call out who's taking what.
How Saile works
01 · Upload once
Credentials, licenses, DEA — all in one profile.
02 · Match direct
Facilities reach you directly. No recruiter.
03 · Keep the spread
No 30–50% agency markup. Ever.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiologist make as a locum? +
Locum cardiologists typically earn $275–$450/hr for non-invasive work and more for interventional or EP. Direct rates on Saile can run higher because there's no agency markup.
What do staffing agencies take from cardiology placements? +
Cardiology agency spreads commonly run 40–50% of the facility bill rate — often $250–$300/hr per shift kept by the agency.
Can cardiologists pick up direct locum shifts? +
Yes. Saile connects cardiologists directly with hospitals, cath labs, and outpatient groups — no agency, no non-compete.
Is there telecardiology work on Saile? +
Yes. Tele-reads, remote consults, and hybrid coverage are part of what facilities post. Create a profile to see what's live.
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