Benefits

UCLA offers one of the most competitive salary and benefits packages for residents in the country. Below you will find a list of 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 Level

9/1/2026 Annual

9/1/2026 Monthly

7/1/2027 Annual

7/1/2027 Monthly

1

$98,466

$8,205.50

$103,390

$8,615.83

2

$101,216

$8,434.67

$106,277

$8,856.42

3

$104,586

$8,715.50

$109,816

$9,151.33

4

$108,102

$9,008.50

$113,508

$9,459.00

5

$111,894

$9,324.50

$117,489

$9,790.75

6

$115,477

$9,623.08

$121,251

$10,104.25

7

$118,801

$9,900.08

$124,742

$10,395.17

8

$124,242

$10,353.50

$130,455

$10,871.25

9

$124,896

$10,408.00

$131,141

$10,928.42

*Effective 09/01/2026 ________________________________Effective 7/01/2027

UC Benefits

UCLA provides trainees a rich package of health and welfare benefits at no cost to trainees, their spouse, and/or their dependents. These plans include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

See UC Resident Benefits

Chief Salaries

In-training Chief Residents receive a $100/month stipend in addition to the appropriate PGY-level salary.