Source: SalaryDr salary data for General Surgery (N=139 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: | Based on 139 approved salary reports

General Surgery Salary Trends 2026

Current Median Salary
$410,000

2026 (33 submissions)

Year-over-Year Change
-28.7%

vs $575,000 in 2025

Total Submissions (All-Time)
139

Across 2 years of data

General Surgery Compensation Trends Summary

General Surgery salaries have decreased 28.7% over the past 1 year, from a median of $575,000 in 2025 to $410,000 in 2026. This analysis is based on 139 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.

Yearly Salary Breakdown

YearMedian SalarySubmissionsYoY Change
2026$410,00033-28.7%
2025$575,000106—

Frequently Asked Questions

How has general surgeon salary changed over time?

General Surgeon salaries have decreased 28.7% over the past 1 year, moving from a median of $575,000 to $410,000, based on 139 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.

What is the current median general surgery salary in 2026?

The median general surgery salary is $410,000 as of the most recent data in 2026, based on 33 submissions for that year on SalaryDr.

Is general surgery a growing field for compensation?

In the most recent year-over-year comparison, general surgery median compensation declined by 28.7%.

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