Surgical oncology General Surgeon Salary Report

As of June 10, 2025, a Surgical oncology General Surgeon earns approximately $650,000 per year ($54,167 monthly). Based on an average 53-hour work week, this translates to about $231 per hour.

Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 3 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Surgical oncology General Surgeon ranges from $600,000 to $670,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $670,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general General Surgeon average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Surgical oncology General Surgeon positions start at $650,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $635,000 – a -2% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 87% of total compensation ($556,667), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Surgical oncology General Surgeon physicians report 4.3/5 career satisfaction, with 67% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Surgical oncology General Surgeon

Specializes in the surgical management of complex cancers, working within multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive cancer care.