Resident Benefits and Salary

Postgraduate physician’s salaries and benefits are established periodically by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, by way of County ordinance and/or through an applicable Memorandum of Understanding with the Joint Council of Interns and Residents (JCIR).

The present salary scale is as follows:

PHYSICIAN, POST GRADUATE SALARIES
October 1, 2022 through October 1, 2024
YEAR LEVEL SALARY Oct 1, 2022 SALARY Oct 1, 2023 SALARY Oct 1, 2024
GY-1 $67,821.15 $70,025.34 $72,301.16
GY-2 $69,611.02 $71,873.37 $74,209.26
GY-3 $73,227.72 $75,607.62 $74,064.87
GY-4 $78,910.92 $81,475.52 $84,123.48
GY-5 $84,441.19 $87,185.53 $90,019.06
GY-6 $90,162.49 $93,092.78 $96,118.29
GY-7 $95,540.59 $98,645.66 $101,851.64

Benefits

  • Meals are provided while on duty.
  • White coats are furnished.
  • Parking is available to all postgraduate physicians.
  • Professional Liability Coverage (aka malpractice insurance) is provided without cost.
  • Disability insurance is available through the Joint Council of Interns and Residents (JCIR).
  • Health Insurance:
    Residents are entitled to enroll in one of several programs approved by Los Angeles County. Dependents are eligible for enrollment, however the resident will be responsible for any premiums related to dependent coverage.
  • Dental Insurance
    Residents may choose from several dental plans available. Dependents are eligible for enrollment, however the resident will be responsible for any premiums related to dependent coverage.
  • Life Insurance
    A $2,000 term life policy is provided to employees at no charge. Additional life insurance may be purchased for you and your dependents.
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
    Los Angeles County offers AD&D coverage as an employee option. This coverage includes the resident, as well as dependents, for a maximum of $250,000 or 10 times the resident’s salary, whichever is less.
  • Vacation
    Residents earn two working days paid leave per month. Scheduling of vacation must be approved by your program director.
  • GI Benefits
    Physicians who qualify for GI Benefits are eligible while training at the Los Angeles General Medical Center, provided the program is approved by the Veterans Administration.