How much do bariatric general surgeons make? The median bariatric general surgeon salary in 2026 is $800,000, with an average of $781,767. The typical range is $700,000–$845,300 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 3 submissions • Updated Jun 2026
$800,000
$781,767
$700,000
$845,300
Based on 3 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Bariatric General Surgeon ranges from $700,000 to $845,300, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $845,300 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general General Surgeon average.
Entry-level Bariatric General Surgeon positions start at $845,300, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $750,000 – a -11% increase.
Most commonly, Bariatric General Surgeon physicians work in Private Practice settings (67% of submissions). Base salary makes up 74% of total compensation ($575,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Bariatric General Surgeon physicians report 4.7/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized bariatric procedures and treatments within general surgery, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $800,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Bariatric General Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Bariatric General Surgeon physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $845,300 | 1 submissions |
| Private Practice | $750,000 | 2 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | $845,300 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $700,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $800,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.