Despite earning an average of $530,000 in 2025, many gastroenterologists feel their compensation does not reflect the demands of the specialty, according to Medscape’s 2026 Gastroenterologist Compensation Report.
Nearly half (46%) said they are not fairly compensated, while 61% believe gastroenterologists are underpaid overall. The survey also found that most physicians either did not negotiate aggressively or had no opportunity to negotiate their contracts, highlighting a perceived gap between compensation levels and the workload, complexity, and pressures associated with GI practice.