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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For an MD (and some PHDs) you're typically on the GP scale.  Salaries are pretty varied and can be anywhere from $150- $350k.  The upper tier would be reserved for really senior  (Anthony fauci or very distinguished folk).  If your husband is just out of fellowship and not in a leadership position I would estimate about $180k starting.

But you said he's going to be a contractor so I have no idea about those ranges[/quote]

I would think this is an overestimate. Newly hired investigators (those who run their own lab) typically start around $115. I can't see a staff scientist getting more that than. That said, contractors do often get paid more than Feds due to differences in benefits. [/quote]

Very few physicians will work for $115k.  [/quote]

It really depends on if her husband is doing clinical work or research. An MD/PhD doesn't necessarily mean that he's a board certified physician. The fact that the position is a staff scientist makes me think this is more research-based, which would put him on a typical PhD scale. [/quote]

Normally, MD's who work for the Federal government get extra pay just for being MD"s,  (even if they are doing the same work as a PhD).

BUT, be sure to ask about vacation time. My friend's senior MD husband took a job there, from the private sector, and only got two weeks vacation to start. The wife had much more vacation time at her job, so often had to go on vacation with the kids alone. [/quote]

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