General Surgery Compensation Benchmark Data

On-demand benchmark reports for general surgery physicians. BLS-validated percentile analysis with IRS §482 compliance language. Instant delivery.

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104 National Data Points
50 States
BLS Cross-Validated
IRS §482 Ready

General Surgery Compensation Snapshot

National percentile data from 104 physician-reported submissions.

P25

$488K

25th Percentile

P50

$530K

Median

P75

$620K

75th Percentile

Total compensation (base + bonus). Full reports include P10–P90 percentiles, state/regional breakdowns, experience analysis, and BLS cross-validation.

Highest-Paying States for General Surgery

Median total compensation by state. Full reports include detailed state and regional breakdowns.

1
Iowa
$700K
2
North Carolina
$670K
3
California
$610K
4
Florida
$590K
5
Pennsylvania
$538K
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What’s in a General Surgery Benchmark Report

Compensation Benchmark Report — $799

  • Percentile analysis (P10–P90) for general surgery
  • State, regional, and national scope comparison
  • Experience and practice setting breakdowns
  • BLS OEWS cross-reference validation
  • Multi-year compensation trending
  • PDF report + interactive web viewer

Premium Benchmark Suite — $1,999

  • Everything in Benchmark Report, plus:
  • FTE-normalized compensation analysis
  • IRS §482 arm’s length determination
  • Fair Market Value (FMV) statement
  • Employment type differentials
  • Excel workbook + custom branding
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How It Works

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Select general surgery, choose your state, and pick your product.

2

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3

Access

Instant web viewer + PDF/Excel download, valid for 1 year.

Common Use Cases

FMV & Transfer Pricing

CPA firms and valuation consultants use general surgery benchmark data for IRS §482 transfer pricing analyses and fair market value determinations. The Premium Suite includes FTE normalization and arm’s length language ready for inclusion in valuation reports.

Physician Recruitment & Retention

Healthcare organizations benchmark general surgery offers against market data to stay competitive. Multi-scope analysis shows how compensation varies by state, region, experience level, and practice setting.

Regulatory & Legal Compliance

Healthcare attorneys rely on independently sourced general surgery compensation data for Stark Law compliance reviews, Anti-Kickback Statute analyses, and expert witness support in litigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median general surgery compensation?
Based on our current dataset of 104 physician-reported submissions, the national median total compensation for general surgery is $530K. The interquartile range (P25–P75) spans $488K to $620K, reflecting variation across experience levels, practice settings, and geographies.
How is general surgery benchmark data collected?
Our general surgery compensation data is collected through anonymous, crowd-sourced physician submissions. Every submission passes multi-layer screening including outlier detection, employment verification, and compensation component validation. Reports cross-reference our data against Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS published data for multi-source validation.
Can I use general surgery benchmark data for IRS §482 compliance?
Yes. Our Premium Benchmark Suite includes FTE-normalized compensation analysis and IRS §482 arm's length determination language specifically designed for transfer pricing documentation. The dual-source validation (SalaryDr + BLS) provides the independent verification that IRS examiners expect.
What geographic scopes are available for general surgery?
General Surgery benchmark reports support state-level, regional, and national scope analysis. You can select any U.S. state during configuration, and every report includes regional and national benchmarks as comparison baselines regardless of state selection. Data availability is shown before purchase so you can make an informed decision.

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