How much does a academic general surgeon make in 2026?

A academic general surgeon (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $440,000 per year, based on 23 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for general surgeons at an academic medical center or university?

General Surgeons at an academic medical center or university earn between $410,000 (25th percentile) and $530,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $440,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic General Surgery (N=23 verified submissions, updated August 26, 2026, data as of 2026-08-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 26, 2026 | Based on 23 verified submissions

Academic General Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic General Surgeon Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic general surgeon salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $440,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 23 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $541,361.

Median Salary: $440,000
Average Salary: $541,361
25th Percentile: $410,000
75th Percentile: $530,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 26, 2026

Median

$440,000

Average

$541,361

25th

$410,000

75th

$530,000

Based on 23 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$410K$410,000 – $590K$590,000

25th

$410K$410,000

Median

$440K$440,000

75th

$530K$530,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$410K$410,000 – $530K$530,000

Median salary

$440K$440,000

Average salary

$541K$541,361

Salary Range

Minimum$410,000

Maximum$1,025,000

Percentiles

25th$410,000

75th$530,000

Breakdown

Monthly$36,667

Hourly$212

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for general surgeons at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the General Surgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic General Surgery (N=23 verified submissions, updated August 26, 2026, data as of 2026-08-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 26, 2026 | Based on 23 verified submissions

Academic General Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic General Surgeon Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $440,000
Average Salary: $541,361
25th Percentile: $410,000
75th Percentile: $530,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 26, 2026

Median

$440,000

Average

$541,361

25th

$410,000

75th

$530,000

Based on 23 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$410K$410,000 – $590K$590,000

25th

$410K$410,000

Median

$440K$440,000

75th

$530K$530,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$410K$410,000 – $530K$530,000

Median salary

$440K$440,000

Average salary

$541K$541,361

Salary Range

Minimum$410,000

Maximum$1,025,000

Percentiles

25th$410,000

75th$530,000

Breakdown

Monthly$36,667

Hourly$212

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for general surgeons at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the General Surgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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