How much does a hospital employed cardiothoracic surgeon make in 2026?

A hospital employed cardiothoracic surgeon (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $1,200,000 per year, based on 14 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for cardiothoracic surgeons employed by a hospital or health system?

Cardiothoracic Surgeons employed by a hospital or health system earn between $782,000 (25th percentile) and $1,800,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $1,200,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Cardiothoracic Surgery (N=14 verified submissions, updated August 4, 2026, data as of 2026-08-04). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 4, 2026 | Based on 14 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed cardiothoracic surgeon salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $1,200,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 14 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,484,964.

Median Salary: $1,200,000
Average Salary: $1,484,964
25th Percentile: $782,000
75th Percentile: $1,800,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 4, 2026

Median

$1,200,000

Average

$1,484,964

25th

$782,000

75th

$1,800,000

Based on 14 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$782K$782,000 – $2.3M$2,309,000

25th

$782K$782,000

Median

$1.2M$1,200,000

75th

$1.8M$1,800,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$782K$782,000 – $1.8M$1,800,000

Median salary

$1.2M$1,200,000

Average salary

$1.5M$1,484,964

Salary Range

Minimum$782,000

Maximum$4,972,500

Percentiles

25th$782,000

75th$1,800,000

Breakdown

Monthly$100,000

Hourly$577

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for cardiothoracic surgeons employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Cardiothoracic Surgery salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Cardiothoracic Surgery (N=14 verified submissions, updated August 4, 2026, data as of 2026-08-04). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 4, 2026 | Based on 14 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $1,200,000
Average Salary: $1,484,964
25th Percentile: $782,000
75th Percentile: $1,800,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 4, 2026

Median

$1,200,000

Average

$1,484,964

25th

$782,000

75th

$1,800,000

Based on 14 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$782K$782,000 – $2.3M$2,309,000

25th

$782K$782,000

Median

$1.2M$1,200,000

75th

$1.8M$1,800,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$782K$782,000 – $1.8M$1,800,000

Median salary

$1.2M$1,200,000

Average salary

$1.5M$1,484,964

Salary Range

Minimum$782,000

Maximum$4,972,500

Percentiles

25th$782,000

75th$1,800,000

Breakdown

Monthly$100,000

Hourly$577

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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