Salary of a Radiologist: Per Month, Technician Salary, Company Wise Salary, Designation Wise Salary 2023

Q: What do Radiologists do ?

The radiologists perform the following duties:They are doctors who use medical imaging such as X-Ray, MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound to diagnose the disease.They interpret the result to follow the procedure for treatmentCompiling reports and diagnosisPrepare comprehensive reports of findings.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria to become a Radiologist?

The following is the eligibility criteria:Candidate must have completed 10+2Candidate must have minimum aggregate of 50 %Candidate must have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as their core subjects in 10+2Candidates must clear entrance exams to get admission in undergraduate courses.

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Radiologists are trained and specialized doctors who use medical imaging such as X-ray, MRI, CT-Scan, Ultrasound and Angiography, to diagnose diseases. They interpret the result of such diagnosis and determine the procedure to be followed for the treatment. Radiologists apply advanced knowledge of human anatomy and prepare the reports of their findings for the doctors.There are several types of radiologists such as Diagnostic Radiologist, Neuro-Radiologists, oncology radiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Cardiovascular Radiologists and many more.

In order to be a Radiologist, candidates must complete Class 12th board exams with a mandatory subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics along with a minimum score of 50%. After this, candidates are required to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate Radiology courses from any of the Top Radiology colleges in India. Candidates can pursue various certifications or diploma Radiology courses such as Diploma in Radiology Therapy, BSc in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, MSc in Radio Medical Imaging, etc. Check More: Radiologist Qualifications

The average course fees for pursuing Radiologists course is around INR 10,000 - 4 LPA. However the course fees of a Government Radiology College is comparatively low with an average fees between INR 10,000- 60,000. The average salary of a Radiologist in India is INR 4.55 LPA.With experience and updated skills such as medical imaging, knowledge about the medical profession and ability to work as an individual as well as a part of team, can eventually help raise the salary to INR 11.47 LPA. Read More: Radiologist Courses

Table of Content

Average Salary of a Radiologist
Radiologist Salary: Experience Wise Salary
Radiologist Salary: Specialization Wise Salary
Radiologist Salary: Designation Wise Salary
Radiologist Salary: Company Wise Salary
Radiologist Salary: Country Wise Salary
Radiologist Salary: City Wise Salary
Radiologist Salary: Sector Wise Salary

8.1 Public Sector

8.2 Private Sector

Skills Required to Become a Radiologist
Radiologist Salary: FAQs

Average Salary of a Radiologist

The average salary of a Radiologist is around INR 4.56 LPA – 7.47 LPA. According to Glassdoor, the average per month salary of a Radiologist in India is around INR 1.41 L with the experience of 6-10 years. While a Radiologist with the experience of 0-5 years earns a monthly salary of around INR 61,737. The Highest Salary of a Radiologist in India ranges between INR 11.74 LPA – 17.81 LPA while the lowest salary of a Radiologist is INR 3.12 LPA.

Some of the top recruiters for Radiologists are AIIMS, Fortis HealthCare, Apollo Hospitals, NIMHANS, Siemens, etc. Their monthly salary ranges from INR 90,000- 2.8 L. The salary is also dependent on some other factors such as Skills, years of experience and the qualification that the candidate possesses. Read More: Average Annual Salary of a Radiologist

Salary of a Radiologist: Experience Wise Salary

Tabulated below is the average salary of a Radiologist on the basis of experience gained

Years of Experience	Average Annual Salary (INR)
0 - 5 years	7.90 L
6 - 10 years	14.5 L
11 - 15 years	16.0 L
16 - 20 years	24.5 L
20 years & above	30.1 L

Also Read: Experience Wise Salary of a Radiologist

Salary of a Radiologist: Specialization Wise

Tabulated below for your reference is the salary of a radiologist based on their specialization

Specializations	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Cardiovascular Radiologist	4.21 L
Pediatric Radiologist	5.00 L
NeuroRadiologist	6.70 L
Gastrointestinal Radiologist	12.06 L

Salary of a Radiologist: Designation Wise Salary

The salary of a Radiologist on the basis of designation is provided below in the following table for you reference

Designations	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Radiology Technician	3.51 L
Radiology Assistant	2.75 L
Radiologists	11.72 L
Radiology Nurse	7.91 L
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	5.86 L
MRI technician	5.80 L
CT Scan Technologists	5.20 L

Salary of a Radiologist: Company Wise Salary

The average salary of a Radiologist on the basis of the companies that they are working in is provided below for your reference

Name of the Company	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Apollo Hospitals	14.3 L
AIIMS	24.1 L
Medical College , Kolkata	18.7 L
Fortis Healthcare	27.3 L
St. Stephens Hospital	3.9 L
Columbia Asia	10.3 L
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia	10.5 L
Care Hospital	19.3 L
Chandan Healthcare	33.0 L
Imperial Hospital	40.2 L

Check: Specialization Wise Salary of a Radiologist

Salary of a Radiologist: Country Wise Salary

The average salary of a Radiologist across various countries is provided below in the following table

Name of the Countries	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Russia	41.04 L
USA	97.31 L
Canada	54.46 L
Europe	39.98 L
China	90.64 L
Dubai	86.28 L

Salary of a Radiologist: City Wise Salary

The average salary of a Radiologist across various cities is tabulated below for your reference,

Name of the City	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Delhi	11.16 L
Bengaluru	8.21 L
Chennai	2.70 L
Hyderabad	4.90 L
Pune	5.80 L
Surat	1.86 L
Mumbai	13.06 L

Salary of a Radiologist: Sector Wise Salary

A Radiologist works in both Government and Private sector. The allowances and the benefits can vary according to the organization they are working in:

Government Sector

Name of the Organization	Average Salary Package (INR)
Government Medical College	33.60 L
Ministry Of Health	10.76 L
AIIMS	24.16 L

Private Sector

Name of the Organization	Average Salary Package (INR)
SRL Diagnostics	15.8 L
Apollo Hospital	27.3 L
Fortis Hospital	17.3 L

Skills to Become a Radiologists

The major skills required to become a Radiologist are given below,

Radiology	Technical Knowledge	Analytical thinking
Ultrasound	Knowledge of Human Anatomy	Organizational abilities
DNB	Stress Management	CT Scan

Salary of a Radiologists : FAQs

Ques. What do Radiologists do ?

Ans. The radiologists perform the following duties:

They are doctors who use medical imaging such as X-Ray, MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound to diagnose the disease.
They interpret the result to follow the procedure for treatment
Compiling reports and diagnosis
Prepare comprehensive reports of findings.

Ques. What are Diploma Courses that I can pursue to become a Radiologist?

Ans. The Diploma courses for Radiology is a 2 year program. It can be pursued after completing 10+2. The following are the diploma courses that a candidate can pursue:

Diploma in Radiography & Radiotherapy
Diploma in Radiotherapy- Diagnostic

Ques.What is the eligibility criteria to become a Radiologist?

Ans. The following is the eligibility criteria:

Candidate must have completed 10+2
Candidate must have minimum aggregate of 50 %
Candidate must have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as their core subjects in 10+2
Candidates must clear entrance exams to get admission in undergraduate courses.

Ques. What is the per month salary of a Radiologist?

Ans. According to Ambitionbox, Candidates with 0-2 years of experience get a monthly salary of INR 61,737. While candidates with experience of more than 5 years get a monthly package of around INR 1,12 L.

Ques. Where are Radiologists Recruited?

Ans. Radiologists are most commonly recruited in Government Hospitals, Private Hospitals, Diagnostic Labs, Nursing Homes and Public Health Care Centers.

Ques. What are the average fees to pursue a Radiology course?

Ans. The average fees to pursue a Radiology Course in India is around INR 10,000- 5.00 L. If the candidate opts to do a Radiology course from Government college the fees will be comparatively less.

Ques. Which cities are the highest paying cities for Radiologists?

Ans. The highest paying cities for Radiologists are Mumbai and Delhi. According to Payscale, Mumbai offers the highest salary package to radiologists i.e. 14.11 LPA. While Delhi offers a salary package of INR 11.21 LPA.

Ques. What are the job opportunities after completing Radiology courses?

Ans. The job opportunities after completing Radiology courses are: