CPMC Salary and Benefits
2025-2026 Salary and Benefits
Sutter Health is committed to providing its residents and fellows with a total compensation package that is competitive with what is offered in the external market. Sutter Health MDs and DOs enrolled in ACGME-accredited training programs receive a robust health and benefits package in addition to their annual salaries.
*Disclaimer: This information does not apply to any employee who is in a collective bargaining unit represented by a recognized labor organization unless otherwise specified in a collective bargaining agreement.
Academic Year 2025-2026
Annual Stipends (per post-graduate education level)
| PGY 1 | PGY 2 | PGY 3 | PGY 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $81,578 | $85,925 | $91,229 | $95,326 |
| PGY 5 | PGY 6 | PGY 7 | PGY 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,797 | $106,704 | $111,488 | $116,522 |
Employment Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Benefits
- Paid time off benefits (vacation, holiday, etc.)
- Leaves of absence, including family care, bereavement, etc.
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Resource Groups
Additional GME Benefits
- Housing Stipend: $12,000 annually (pre-tax)
- Parking/Transportation Stipend: $2,400 per year (pre-tax)
- Relocation Benefit (Eligibility Required): $2,000 one-time benefit during first year of training
- Step 3 Exam Reimbursement
- DEA License Reimbursement (Subject to Program Director approval)
- Electronics Benefit (Computer, tablets, phone, watch, etc.): $1,000 one-time benefit during first year of training
- PTL license for residents / CA medical license for fellows. Reimbursement for the California Medical License will only be paid for a graduating resident that will be staying on at CPMC for a fellowship.
- Reimbursement for the California Medical License will only be paid for a graduating resident that will be staying on at CPMC for a fellowship.
- Scholarly Activity:
$2,000 per year (all Residents/Fellows) for attendance at a medical/scientific conference for a poster/podium presentation. - $2,000.00 (only Residents/Fellows in their final year of training) for a Board Review Course or study materials.