Source: SalaryDr salary data for Early Career General Surgery (N=48 verified submissions, updated September 17, 2026, data as of 2026-09-17). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
The median early career general surgeon salary (0-5 years of attending experience) is $435,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 48 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $476,284.
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This data shows compensation for general surgeons with 0-5 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the General Surgery salary page.
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