How much do surgical oncology general surgeons make? The median surgical oncology general surgeon salary in 2026 is $600,000, with an average of $560,000. The typical range is $530,000–$650,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 5 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 5 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Surgical oncology General Surgeon ranges from $530,000 to $650,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $670,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general General Surgeon average.
Entry-level Surgical oncology General Surgeon positions start at $500,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $600,000 – a 20% increase.
Most commonly, Surgical oncology General Surgeon physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (60% of submissions). Base salary makes up 91% of total compensation ($510,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Surgical oncology General Surgeon physicians report 4.2/5 career satisfaction, with 60% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Specializes in the surgical management of complex cancers, working within multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive cancer care.
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Distribution based on 5 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $600,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Surgical oncology General Surgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Surgical oncology General Surgeon physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $670,000 | 1 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $593,333 | 3 submissions |
| Academic | $350,000 | 1 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $350,000 | 1 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $590,000 | 2 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $670,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $600,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.