Radiologist salary by experience: junior to senior
A junior Radiologist earns about $417K; a senior reaches $512K — a 23% jump. Pay can climb to $738K at the most senior levels. Here's the full curve and where the biggest raises happen.
Pay at every stage
Biggest jump: Entry → Junior (+23%). Prioritise the skills and scope that trigger that step.
Level up faster
The skills that move Radiologists up the curve fastest: Radiology, MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound. Demand for this role is growing about 10% a year.
Common questions
How much more does a senior Radiologist make than a junior?
A senior Radiologist earns about $512K vs roughly $417K for a junior — a 23% increase. The biggest single jump is usually Entry → Junior (+23%).
How long does it take to reach senior Radiologist?
Most reach a senior Radiologist level around 6 years of experience, though strong performers with in-demand skills (Radiology, MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound) move faster.
What is the highest-paying Radiologist level?
Pay tends to peak at Principal/Distinguished levels (14–18+ years), around $738K based on the experience curve, with total compensation higher once bonus and equity are included.
Experience curve modelled from BLS-anchored medians; individual paths vary.