How much does a private practice cardiothoracic surgeon make in 2026?

A private practice cardiothoracic surgeon (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $1,250,000 per year, based on 5 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for cardiothoracic surgeons in a private or group practice?

Cardiothoracic Surgeons in a private or group practice earn between $1,000,000 (25th percentile) and $1,300,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $1,250,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Cardiothoracic Surgery (N=5 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 19, 2026 | Based on 5 verified submissions

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 September 2026, based on 5 verified physician submissions 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

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 19, 2026

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$1,300,000

25th

$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.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Cardiothoracic Surgery (N=5 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 19, 2026 | Based on 5 verified submissions

Private Practice Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Cardiothoracic Surgeon Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $1,250,000
Average Salary: $1,142,400
25th Percentile: $1,000,000
75th Percentile: $1,300,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 19, 2026

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$1,300,000

25th

$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.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Private Practice Salary Data

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