VA Updates Pay Ranges for VHA Physicians and Dentists
Published Date: 7/25/2025
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Summary
The VA is updating the yearly pay ranges for doctors, dentists, and foot specialists working in the Veterans Health Administration. These changes help the VA attract and keep top medical talent to give veterans the best care possible. The new pay ranges combine base and market pay and will take effect soon to support this important mission.
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VHA Physician and Clinician Pay Update
If you are a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) physician, dentist, or podiatrist, the VA updated the annual pay ranges that apply Department-wide. The annual pay ranges are the sum of base pay and market pay, and the change is intended to give the VA more flexibility to recruit, develop, and retain qualified providers; the change will take effect soon.
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