Physician Pay · RADIOLOGY
Radiology pay: locum, telehealth, per diem & consulting rates (2026)
Real data on what radiology physicians earn across every type of physician work. Tell us yours, and we'll show you what direct looks like.
What we hear from radiology physicians
Radiologists tell us facility bill rates for teleradiology and on-site coverage routinely run $575–$625/hr, while agencies and teleradiology middlemen pay out closer to $400/hr. Direct rates we've seen on Saile run higher because there's no middleman. The actual number depends on modality mix, RVU expectations, and turnaround windows.
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
$600/hr
You receive
$400/hr
Agency keeps
$200/hr
Example based on typical general teleradiology night 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 do radiologists make as locums? +
Locum and teleradiology rates typically run $350–$550/hr depending on modality, volume, and turnaround windows. Direct rates on Saile can run higher because there's no agency markup.
What do staffing agencies and teleradiology groups take? +
Spreads commonly run 30–40% of the facility bill rate — often $175–$250/hr per shift kept by the middleman.
Can radiologists pick up direct reads? +
Yes. Saile connects radiologists directly with hospitals, imaging centers, and groups looking for overflow or night coverage — no agency, no non-compete.
Are there teleradiology night shifts on Saile? +
Yes. Night, weekend, and overflow tele-reads post regularly. Create a profile to see what's live.
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