How much does a private practice general surgeon make in 2026?

A private practice general surgeon (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $600,000 per year, based on 43 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for general surgeons in a private or group practice?

General Surgeons in a private or group practice earn between $490,000 (25th percentile) and $650,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $600,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice General Surgery (N=43 verified submissions, updated July 18, 2026, data as of 2026-07-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 18, 2026 | Based on 43 verified submissions

Private Practice General Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice General Surgeon Salary (in a private or group practice)

The median private practice general surgeon salary (in a private or group practice) is $600,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 43 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $591,739.

Median Salary: $600,000
Average Salary: $591,739
25th Percentile: $490,000
75th Percentile: $650,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 18, 2026

Median

$600,000

Average

$591,739

25th

$490,000

75th

$650,000

Based on 43 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$490K$490,000 – $730K$730,000

25th

$490K$490,000

Median

$600K$600,000

75th

$650K$650,000

Middle 50% earn

$490K$490,000 – $650K$650,000

Median salary

$600K$600,000

Average salary

$592K$591,739

Salary Range

Minimum$490,000

Maximum$1,200,000

Percentiles

25th$490,000

75th$650,000

Breakdown

Monthly$50,000

Hourly$288

How Private Practice Pay Compares

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

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

All General Surgery Salary Data Early Career General Surgery Salary Full-Time General Surgery Salary Is General Surgery Worth It?General Surgery Salary Trends General Surgery Residency Salary General Surgery Fellowship Salary General Surgery Lifestyle Insights Salary Comparison Tool Physician Salary Benchmarks Offer Analyzer

Help Improve Private Practice Salary Data

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

Submit Your Salary

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice General Surgery (N=43 verified submissions, updated July 18, 2026, data as of 2026-07-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 18, 2026 | Based on 43 verified submissions

Private Practice General Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice General Surgeon Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $600,000
Average Salary: $591,739
25th Percentile: $490,000
75th Percentile: $650,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 18, 2026

Median

$600,000

Average

$591,739

25th

$490,000

75th

$650,000

Based on 43 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$490K$490,000 – $730K$730,000

25th

$490K$490,000

Median

$600K$600,000

75th

$650K$650,000

Middle 50% earn

$490K$490,000 – $650K$650,000

Median salary

$600K$600,000

Average salary

$592K$591,739

Salary Range

Minimum$490,000

Maximum$1,200,000

Percentiles

25th$490,000

75th$650,000

Breakdown

Monthly$50,000

Hourly$288

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for general surgeons in a private or group practice. 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 Private Practice Salary Data

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

Submit Your Salary