Start with the right comparison
A national average is a starting point, not a verdict on your role. Specialty, location, practice setting, experience and the amount of work all help define a useful peer group.
Tell Leo whether you are employed, working locums, or comparing a different arrangement. An hourly rate and an annual salary need context before they can sit beside one another.
- Specialty and clinical focus
- Location, practice setting and experience
- Hours, shifts, call and administrative time
Separate the pieces of your compensation
Base salary, productivity incentives and discretionary bonuses describe different things. Keep guaranteed compensation distinct from potential earnings. Benefits, time off, retirement contributions and professional expenses also belong in the conversation.
Leo can help organize the terms you share and identify what still needs clarification before you compare options.
- Guaranteed base and the period it covers
- Bonus formula, thresholds and payment timing
- Call pay, benefits, CME support and expenses
| Term | Role A | Role B |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | $280,000 | $270,000 |
| Additional pay | Discretionary bonus | $20,000 guaranteed in year one |
| First-year guaranteed cash | $280,000 | $290,000 |
| Still to compare | Hours, call and benefits | Hours, call and benefits |
Keep sources and dates attached
Survey results, advertised pay ranges and your own contract are different kinds of evidence. A posted range is not a confirmed offer, and a survey may describe a different population or reporting period.
Ask for the source, publication date, relevant peer group and definition of compensation. Where the evidence is incomplete, the comparison should say so.
Bring a clearer question to your next pay discussion
Start with what you earn today and the work it covers. Leo helps organize the details, comparisons and unanswered questions before you discuss your compensation.
Keep those details current as your responsibilities change. Your next pay review can build on the information you have already shared.
Common questions
Can Leo tell me exactly what I should earn?
There is no single correct salary for every clinician. Leo helps organize available comparisons and the terms of your role so you can assess the differences. It should distinguish estimates and posted ranges from confirmed compensation.
Do I need to share my entire contract?
You can start with base pay, bonus terms, schedule and call. Share the relevant details you want help comparing.
Does a larger salary always mean a better offer?
Consider the responsibilities and terms alongside the amount: hours, call, benefits, location and the stability of incentive pay can change the comparison.
Further reading
References for the general guidance above. These links do not imply a partnership or data integration.