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.