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Anesthesiologist Salary in Los Angeles, United States

Updated Oct 29, 2026 Forecast 1 hour ago Growing outlook Researched outlook

Your earning potential as a Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, United States

In Los Angeles, United States, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.

Estimated mid-level pay centres around $450K a year — about $37,500 a month before tax.

The benchmark spans $310K at entry level to $820K at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.

Market outlook: Growing. Demand is projected to rise while supply shrinks, creating persistent shortages that support moderate wage growth, with automation expected to augment rather than replace the role. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.

2026 estimates · Modelled benchmark; direct salary observations are limited.

Benchmark

Salary by experience level

percentiles · annual USD
Level Experience P25 Median P75 P10 – P90
entry 0–2 yrs $310K $340K $370K $280K – $395K
mid 3–5 yrs $410K $450K $490K $360K – $515K
senior 6–9 yrs $480K $540K $600K $430K – $640K
executive 10–15 yrs $620K $720K $820K $550K – $880K
entry
$340K
Base 95% · Bonus 5% · Equity 0%
mid
$450K
Base 88% · Bonus 8% · Equity 4%
senior
$540K
Base 80% · Bonus 10% · Equity 10%
executive
$720K
Base 65% · Bonus 15% · Equity 20%
Outlook

Five-year salary trend

Demand is projected to rise while supply shrinks, creating persistent shortages that support moderate wage growth, with automation expected to augment rather than replace the role.

history + scenario bands
History Forecast median Optimistic / conservative Real (inflation-adjusted)
2027 · base scenario
$466.2K
+3.6% nominal vs today · +4.8% real/yr · 84% conf.
2029 · base scenario
$500.4K
+11.2% nominal vs today · +4.8% real/yr · 72% conf.
2031 · base scenario
$537K
+19.3% nominal vs today · +4.8% real/yr · 60% conf.
Drivers

What moves this number

market signals
Inflation (CPI)
→ · 2.8% annual price growth
Wage growth
↑ · 3.6% nominal wage trend
Role demand trend
↑ · 2.0% annual role demand
Hiring demand
↑ · Demand index 58/100
Automation exposure
→ · 30% exposure
Real wage growth
↑ · 0.8% after 2.8% inflation
Scenario growth
↑ · 3.6% modelled nominal growth
Researched salary growth
↑ · 3.6% expected annual salary growth
Take-home

What lands in your account

progressive brackets · 27.1% mid-band
LevelGrossTaxEffectiveNet annualNet monthly
entry $340K $83.3K 24.5% $256.7K $21.4K
mid $450K $121.8K 27.1% $328.2K $27.4K
senior $540K $153.3K 28.4% $386.7K $32.2K
executive $720K $217.9K 30.3% $502.1K $41.8K

Progressive income tax · standard deduction $15K. Social contributions and local levies are not included.

Housing costs

What renting costs in Los Angeles, United States

Monthly rent benchmarks · Published averages, medians or typical ranges.

Housing typePricing basisMonthly rentShare of salary
1 BHK Whole 1-bedroom apartment
Average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment; inclusions/exclusions not specified
$2,000
Average
7.3%
2 BHK Whole 2-bedroom apartment
Average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment; inclusions/exclusions not specified
$2,795
Average
10.2%
3 BHK Whole 3-bedroom apartment
Average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment; inclusions/exclusions not specified
$3,595
Average
13.1%
Independent House Whole 2-bedroom independent house Unavailable —
PG Per person in a shared room Unavailable —

Research checked Oct 29, 2026

Sources and dates
1 BHK:
trulia.com · Source date not supplied · $2,000/month · average
As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,795 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,595 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,850 for a 4 bedroom apartment.
2 BHK:
trulia.com · Source date not supplied · $2,795/month · average
As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,795 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,595 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,850 for a 4 bedroom apartment.
3 BHK:
trulia.com · Source date not supplied · $3,595/month · average
As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, CA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,795 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,595 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,850 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Rent shares use estimated mid-level take-home pay of $27,350/month. Each figure keeps its source’s pricing basis and included services. Deposits are separate. Ranges are shown as published, without an invented midpoint. Actual rent varies by neighbourhood and property.

Negotiation

What to ask for

mid-level band
Walk-away
$450K
median
Target
$490K
75th percentile
Anchor
$514.5K
target + 5%
Script

Based on market data for Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, United States, the median is $450K and the 75th percentile is $490K. I am targeting $514.5K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.

Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave

Relocation

Same pay, elsewhere

purchasing-power equivalent
Afghanistan $450K equivalent · CoL 100
Albania $450K equivalent · CoL 100
Algeria $450K equivalent · CoL 100
American Samoa $450K equivalent · CoL 100
Andorra $450K equivalent · CoL 100
Angola $450K equivalent · CoL 100

Equivalent salary needed to keep the same purchasing power, from imported cost-of-living indices and FX. Compare more in the relocation tool.

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Common questions

Anesthesiologist salary in Los Angeles, United States — FAQ

What is the average salary of a Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, United States?

SpotSalary models a median annual salary of $450K for a Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, United States, or about $37,500 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from $410K to $490K, with a full P10–P90 range of $360K to $515K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.

How much does an entry-level Anesthesiologist earn in Los Angeles, United States?

The entry-level band for a Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, United States centres on $340K per year (P25–P75: $310K–$370K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.

How much does a senior or executive Anesthesiologist earn in Los Angeles, United States?

The executive band for a Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, United States has a median of $720K per year and a P75 of $820K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.

What is the salary outlook for a Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, United States?

The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches $537K by 2031, about 19.3% above today before inflation and 4.8% per year in real terms after 2.8% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.

What is the take-home pay for a Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, United States?

After an effective income tax rate of 27.1%, the mid-level Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, United States takes home about $328,203 per year, or $27,350 per month. The estimate uses imported national tax brackets and does not include social contributions or local levies.

How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?

Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 90% confidence.

Sources & method

What this benchmark is built on

90% confidence

SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.

Anesthesiologists in Los Angeles command premium compensation, with median total packages rising from about $340k at entry to roughly $720k for executive-level roles. The local market is supported by sustained surgical demand and an aging population, while automation risk remains moderate because perioperative judgment and hands-on procedures are difficult to replace. The supplied indicators point to modest growth rather than a sharp acceleration, so the bands emphasize steady progression with conservative upper-end dispersion.

  • Numbeo / OECD composite (US=100) · derived data
  • Open exchange rates (2026) · official data
  • World Bank / IMF (2026 est.) · official data
  • OECD / national tax tables · derived data
  • ILO modelled estimates (2026) · official data
  • SpotSalary AI synthesis · estimate data
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Method

Benchmarks are constrained by market signals and validated for plausibility. Forecasts use inflation, wage growth, demand and automation, with scenario bands that widen over time.

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