How much does a government/va general surgeon make in 2026?

A government/va general surgeon (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $600,000 per year, based on 45 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for general surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting?

General Surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $490,000 (25th percentile) and $648,534 (75th percentile), with a median of $600,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA General Surgery (N=45 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 45 verified submissions

Government/VA General Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA General Surgeon Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va general surgeon salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $600,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 45 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $574,773.

Median Salary: $600,000
Average Salary: $574,773
25th Percentile: $490,000
75th Percentile: $648,534

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

Median

$600,000

Average

$574,773

25th

$490,000

75th

$648,534

Based on 45 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$490K$490,000 – $728K$727,801

25th

$490K$490,000

Median

$600K$600,000

75th

$649K$648,534

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$490K$490,000 – $649K$648,534

Median salary

$600K$600,000

Average salary

$575K$574,773

Salary Range

Minimum$490,000

Maximum$1,200,000

Percentiles

25th$490,000

75th$648,534

Breakdown

Monthly$50,000

Hourly$288

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for general surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the General Surgery salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA General Surgery (N=45 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 45 verified submissions

Government/VA General Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA General Surgeon Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $600,000
Average Salary: $574,773
25th Percentile: $490,000
75th Percentile: $648,534

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

Median

$600,000

Average

$574,773

25th

$490,000

75th

$648,534

Based on 45 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$490K$490,000 – $728K$727,801

25th

$490K$490,000

Median

$600K$600,000

75th

$649K$648,534

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$490K$490,000 – $649K$648,534

Median salary

$600K$600,000

Average salary

$575K$574,773

Salary Range

Minimum$490,000

Maximum$1,200,000

Percentiles

25th$490,000

75th$648,534

Breakdown

Monthly$50,000

Hourly$288

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for general surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting. 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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