As of December 28, 2025, a Transplant Cardiothoracic Surgeon earns approximately $1,200,000 per year ($100,000 monthly). Based on an average 75-hour work week, this translates to about $308 per hour.
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Based on 1 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Transplant Cardiothoracic Surgeon ranges from $1,200,000 to $1,200,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,200,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Cardiothoracic Surgeon average.
Entry-level Transplant Cardiothoracic Surgeon positions start at $1,200,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $1,200,000 – a 0% increase.
Base salary makes up 79% of total compensation ($950,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Transplant Cardiothoracic Surgeon physicians report 5.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Performs life-saving organ transplantation procedures and manages complex immunosuppression protocols for transplant patients.
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Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $1,200,000
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