How much do colorectal general surgeons make? The median colorectal general surgeon salary in 2026 is $515,000, with an average of $558,740. The typical range is $455,282–$620,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 22 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 22 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Colorectal General Surgeon ranges from $455,282 to $620,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $780,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general General Surgeon average.
Entry-level Colorectal General Surgeon positions start at $526,117, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $591,364 – a 12% increase.
Most commonly, Colorectal General Surgeon physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (50% of submissions). Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($469,876), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Colorectal General Surgeon physicians report 4.2/5 career satisfaction, with 82% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus, performing both routine and complex procedures for cancer, IBD, and functional disorders.
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Distribution based on 22 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $515,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Colorectal General Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Colorectal 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.
Explore colorectal salary data for general surgery across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for colorectal in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $658,333 | 6 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $561,935 | 11 submissions |
| Academic | $432,200 | 5 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $398,000 | 2 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $506,047 | 6 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $602,500 | 2 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $600,000 | 7 submissions |
| 16+ years | $611,000 | 5 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.