Child Neurology Residency Salary and Benefits

Salary

Below is the 2025-2026 Resident Salary Information: 

PGY1:  $61,935

PGY2:  $64,151

PGY3:  $66,221

PGY4:  $69,299

PGY5:  $72,370

Leave

• 3 weeks paid annual leave 
• 3 weeks paid sick leave available
• Maternity/Paternity/Medical Leave available

GME Institutional Benefits

GME Handbook

Residents are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, long term disability, and long term care insurance. In addition, residents are eligible to participate in one of the two retirement plans offered by the SC Retirement Systems. Details are available on the GME Office website (see link above).

Additional Institutional and Departmental Benefits

• MUSC provided iPhone during residency

• Parking paid for PGY3-PGY5 residents

• Free Wellness Center Membership (fitness/gym)

• Monthly food allowance ($50/month plus $15 per 24-hour call)

• Membership to AAP, AAN & CNS for all 5 years of residency

• Specified textbooks are provided

• Travel funds for one national meeting between PGY-3 and PGY-5 years.  Additional funds may be provided at the Chair’s discretion if the resident is to present at a conference.

• SC, DEA, DHEC licensure fees paid

• Lab coats and scrubs

• Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Disability

• 24/7 EAP services