Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Cardiothoracic Surgery (N=5 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 5 approved salary reports
Private Practice Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Private Practice Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (in a private or group practice)
The median private practice cardiothoracic surgeon salary (in a private or group practice) is $1,250,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 5 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,142,400.
- Median Salary
- $1,250,000
- Average Salary
- $1,142,400
- 25th Percentile
- $1,000,000
- 75th Percentile
- $1,300,000
Median
$1,250,000
Average
$1,142,400
25th
$1,000,000
75th
$1,300,000
Based on 5 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$1.0M$1.3M
Salary Distribution
$1.0M$1,000,000 – $1.3M$1,300,00025th
$1.0M$1,000,000
Median
$1.3M$1,250,000
75th
$1.3M$1,300,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$1.0M$1,000,000 – $1.3M$1,300,000
Median salary
$1.3M$1,250,000
Average salary
$1.1M$1,142,400
Percentiles
25th$1,000,000
75th$1,300,000
Breakdown
Monthly$104,167
Hourly$601
How Private Practice Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for cardiothoracic surgeons in a private or group practice. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Cardiothoracic Surgery salary page.
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