Source: SalaryDr salary data for General Surgery (N=141 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
General Surgery Salary Trends 2026
2026 (35 submissions)
vs $575,000 in 2025
Across 2 years of data
General Surgery Compensation Trends Summary
General Surgery salaries have decreased 28.7% over the past 1 year, from a median of $575,000 in 2025 to $410,000 in 2026. This analysis is based on 141 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
Yearly Salary Breakdown
| Year | Median Salary | Submissions | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $410,000 | 35 | -28.7% |
| 2025 | $575,000 | 106 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How has general surgeon salary changed over time?
General Surgeon salaries have decreased 28.7% over the past 1 year, moving from a median of $575,000 to $410,000, based on 141 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
What is the current median general surgery salary in 2026?
The median general surgery salary is $410,000 as of the most recent data in 2026, based on 35 submissions for that year on SalaryDr.
Is general surgery a growing field for compensation?
In the most recent year-over-year comparison, general surgery median compensation declined by 28.7%.
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