How much do neurocritical neurologists make? The median neurocritical neurologist salary in 2026 is $440,000, with an average of $426,667. The typical range is $430,000–$450,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 6 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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Based on 6 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Neurocritical Neurologist ranges from $430,000 to $450,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $460,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Neurologist average.
Entry-level Neurocritical Neurologist positions start at $406,667, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $446,667 – a 10% increase.
Most commonly, Neurocritical Neurologist physicians work in Academic settings (100% of submissions). Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($360,000), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Neurocritical Neurologist physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized neurocritical procedures and treatments within neurology, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 6 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $440,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Neurocritical Neurologist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Neurocritical Neurologist 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $426,667 | 6 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $340,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $445,000 | 4 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $440,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.