Source: SalaryDr salary data for Early Career Cardiothoracic Surgery (N=10 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
The median early career cardiothoracic surgeon salary (0-5 years of attending experience) is $862,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 10 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,084,700.
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This data shows compensation for cardiothoracic surgeons with 0-5 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Cardiothoracic Surgery salary page.
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