How much does a hospital employed general surgeon make in 2026?

A hospital employed general surgeon (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $550,000 per year, based on 62 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for general surgeons employed by a hospital or health system?

General Surgeons employed by a hospital or health system earn between $480,000 (25th percentile) and $610,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $550,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed General Surgery (N=62 verified submissions, updated August 26, 2026, data as of 2026-08-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 26, 2026 | Based on 62 verified submissions

Hospital Employed General Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed General Surgeon Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed general surgeon salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $550,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 62 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $566,748.

Median Salary: $550,000
Average Salary: $566,748
25th Percentile: $480,000
75th Percentile: $610,000

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

Median

$550,000

Average

$566,748

25th

$480,000

75th

$610,000

Based on 62 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$480K$480,000 – $675K$675,000

25th

$480K$480,000

Median

$550K$550,000

75th

$610K$610,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$480K$480,000 – $610K$610,000

Median salary

$550K$550,000

Average salary

$567K$566,748

Salary Range

Minimum$480,000

Maximum$1,105,000

Percentiles

25th$480,000

75th$610,000

Breakdown

Monthly$45,833

Hourly$264

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for general surgeons employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the General Surgery salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed General Surgery (N=62 verified submissions, updated August 26, 2026, data as of 2026-08-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 26, 2026 | Based on 62 verified submissions

Hospital Employed General Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed General Surgeon Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $550,000
Average Salary: $566,748
25th Percentile: $480,000
75th Percentile: $610,000

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

Median

$550,000

Average

$566,748

25th

$480,000

75th

$610,000

Based on 62 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$480K$480,000 – $675K$675,000

25th

$480K$480,000

Median

$550K$550,000

75th

$610K$610,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$480K$480,000 – $610K$610,000

Median salary

$550K$550,000

Average salary

$567K$566,748

Salary Range

Minimum$480,000

Maximum$1,105,000

Percentiles

25th$480,000

75th$610,000

Breakdown

Monthly$45,833

Hourly$264

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for general surgeons employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the General Surgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Hospital Employed Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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