The average incentive bonus was 15 percent of total salary. The report surveyed 17,903 physicians in more than 29 specialties from Oct. 6, 2020 to Feb. 11.
The top five specialties to receive highest incentive bonuses are:
1. Orthopedic surgery: $116,000
2. Ophthalmology: $87,000
3. Otolaryngology: $72,000
4. Urology: $72,000
5. Cardiology: $71,000
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