Medicine
Cardiologist career guide
Cardiologists work in medicine settings across hospitals, clinics, health systems and HealthTech employers worldwide. Core responsibilities centre on echocardiography, cath lab procedures, heart failure management, with pay typically ranging from $60,000 to $600,000 depending on country, employer type and seniority.
Quick answer
Cardiologists earn approximately $60,000–$600,000 per year with high global demand. Entry typically requires medical degree plus cardiology fellowship, plus registration with bodies such as GMC, ABIM.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Group | Medicine |
| Education | Medical degree plus cardiology fellowship |
| Certifications | MRCP, Board certification |
| Regulators | GMC, ABIM |
| Salary range (USD) | $60,000 – $600,000 |
| Demand | High |
Core skills
- Echocardiography
- Cath lab procedures
- Heart failure management
Career progression
- 1Cardiology Fellow
- 2Consultant Cardiologist
Specialty
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