General Surgeon Salary in New York 2026: $515K Median
The median general surgeon salary in New York is $515,000 per year, based on 6 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through . The middle 50% of reports fall between $450,000 and $595,000.
- Median
- $515,000
- Middle 50% (25th–75th)
- $450K–$595K
- Approved reports
- 6
- As of
Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy. Methodology
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General Surgeon Salary in New York: FAQ
Answers are computed from the 6 approved salary reports on this page.
How much does a general surgeon make in New York?
The median general surgeon salary in New York is $515,000 per year, based on 6 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through February 7, 2026. The average is $535,000. At the average reported workweek of 54 hours, the median works out to about $183 per hour.
What is the salary range for a general surgeon in New York?
The middle 50% of reported general surgeon salaries in New York fall between $450,000 (25th percentile) and $595,000 (75th percentile). Based on 6 reports.
How many hours does a general surgeon work per week in New York?
General surgeons who reported their schedule in New York average 54 hours per week (6 reports).
How satisfied are general surgeons with their jobs?
General surgeons who rated their job in New York gave it an average of 4.0 out of 5 (6 reports). 100% of the 6 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.
Where does this general surgeon salary data come from?
These figures come from 6 reports that general surgeons in New York submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from February 7, 2026. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles.
Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.