Colorectal General Surgeon Salary Report

As of June 15, 2025, a Colorectal General Surgeon earns approximately $515,000 per year ($42,917 monthly). Based on an average 52-hour work week, this translates to about $207 per hour.

Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 20 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Colorectal General Surgeon ranges from $480,000 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.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Colorectal General Surgeon positions start at $515,628, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $600,500 – a 16% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 85% of total compensation ($475,064), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Colorectal General Surgeon physicians report 4.2/5 career satisfaction, with 80% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Colorectal General Surgeon

Focuses on disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus, performing both routine and complex procedures for cancer, IBD, and functional disorders.