Salary and Benefits

Competitive Compensation

We are in the top 25% for salaries and compensation in the Southern Region.

We also offer a $1,200 sign-on bonus to help with moving costs.

National averages are according to the AAMC 2025 Unweighted Stipends report. 

A line graph that shows a GME resident's yearly pay over the course of five years. A first year's salary is $67,129. A second year's salary is $69,707. A third year's salary is $72,604. A fourth year's salary is $75,508. A fifth year's salary is $78,529. A line graph that shows a GME resident's yearly pay over the course of five years. A first year's salary is $67,129. A second year's salary is $69,707. A third year's salary is $72,604. A fourth year's salary is $75,508. A fifth year's salary is $78,529.

Health and Well-Being

Professional Benefits

Covered Fees

  • Board Exam Registration Fee
  • Certification Course Fees
  • Professional Society Dues
  • SC Medical License Fee
  • State and Federal Controlled Substance Fees
  • USMLE Step 3 or COMPLEX Step 3

Onboarding Support

  • All Meals Provided at Work
  • Lab Coats
  • Laptop
  • Free Parking
  • Employee Assistance Program

Education and Training

  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Library Access
  • Scholarly Activity Support

Personal Needs

Family and Living

  • Discounted Child Care
  • Lactation Facilities

Education Assistance

Health Services

  • Access to Urgent and Emergency Care 24/7
  • Annual Health Screenings
  • Confidential Mental Health Resources
  • Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services
  • Self-Screening Tools for Well-Being

Finances and Well-Being

Insurance

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Supplemental Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

Retirement and Savings

  • 401(k)/457 Retirement Plans
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Personal Leave

  • 20 Days PTO for Vacation and Sick Leave
  • 6 Weeks Paid Medical, Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • 5 Days Conference Leave for PGY2+
  • Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave

Enjoy South Carolina's Low Cost of Living

Housing expenses are 26% lower than the national average.

Life in Columbia

Questions?

Contact the GME program administrator.

(803) 739-3491 GME@lexhealth.org