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What Can You Earn as a Teleradiologist?

Per-study compensation. Transparent rates. Work from anywhere in India.

By Kalyan Sivasailam, Founder & CEO · February 2026

TL;DR

5C radiologists are compensated per study, with rates varying by modality and complexity. Full-time radiologists reporting CT and MRI typically match or exceed in-hospital salaries. Part-time contributors earn supplemental income equivalent to 30–50% of a hospital salary. All earnings are transparent and volume-based.

PMC study on teleradiology compensation

Modality Distribution

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25%
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Total must equal 100%

Your Schedule

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Superspecialist Tier

Estimated Monthly Earnings

₹1.8 L – ₹2.4 L

per month

Annual Projection

₹21.5 L – ₹28.3 L

vs typical in-hospital salary (₹25.0 L/yr)

Hospital salary ₹25.0 L
5C midpoint (annual) ₹24.9 L
0% above hospital salary

12-Month Cumulative Earnings

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These estimates are illustrative and based on aggregated platform data from 2025–26. Actual compensation is agreed individually during onboarding. 5C Network does not publish per-study rates. Use this calculator to understand the general earnings landscape, not as a guarantee.

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What Radiologists Are Earning

Anonymized profiles from the 5C Network. Earnings are directional, not exact.

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Dr. Venkatesh A.

Neuroradiology

12 years experience. Reports 25 MRI Brain & Spine studies per day from home. Superspecialist tier.

Earnings: above in-hospital equivalent.

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Dr. Saumya G.

General Radiology

7 years experience. Reports an X-ray and CT mix, 4 hours per day alongside a hospital role. Part-time contributor.

Supplemental income covers practice expenses.

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Dr. Alka K.

DNB Radiodiagnosis

Fresh DNB, first year on 5C. Started with X-ray reporting, now reporting CT studies as well.

Earnings grew 40% in 6 months as I moved to CT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Earnings vary by modality mix, volume, and commitment level. Full-time teleradiologists reporting CT and MRI typically earn at par with or above in-hospital salaries. Part-time radiologists can earn supplemental income equivalent to 30–50% of a hospital salary. All compensation at 5C Network is transparent and volume-based.
Earnings are volume-based, not guaranteed. However, 5C Network processes over 10,000 studies daily across 1,500+ facilities, so study volume is generally consistent for radiologists who maintain regular availability.
Radiologists are paid on a monthly cycle. Payments are processed via bank transfer to your Indian bank account.
Rates are standardised by modality and complexity tier. Subspecialists and high-volume radiologists may qualify for premium rate bands.
Superspecialists are fellowship-trained radiologists who consistently deliver high-quality reports with zero QC rejections. They earn a premium flat rate per study—significantly above standard modality-based rates—regardless of whether the study is X-ray, CT, MRI, or mammography. Qualification is based on demonstrated expertise and sustained quality metrics on the platform.
5C Network offers competitive per-study rates combined with AI-assisted workflow efficiency. Bionic Flow reduces average time per routine study to 3–5 minutes, allowing radiologists to report more studies per hour than on traditional PACS.

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