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This page is based on 1 salary submission. For more comprehensive insights, view the Georgia Neurosurgery overview or contribute your salary data.

Average Neurosurgeon Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

As of April 30, 2026, a Neurosurgeon in Atlanta, Georgia earns approximately $1,500,000 per year ($125,000 monthly). Based on an average 72-hour work week, this translates to about $401 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Neurosurgery salaries in Georgia or the national Neurosurgery overview.

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Neurosurgeon Compensation in Atlanta

From 1 verified physician salary submissions in Atlanta, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $1,500,000 to $1,500,000, with top performers earning up to $1,500,000 annually. Compared to the Georgia median of $900,000, Neurosurgeon salaries in Atlanta are higher by $600,000 (67%).

Local Market Analysis

In Atlanta, base salary accounts for 60% of total compensation—about $900,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Hospital Employed (100% of physicians).

Work-Life Balance in Atlanta

Local neurosurgeon physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction in Atlanta.

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About Our Data

Our salary data is based on anonymous submissions from practicing physicians across the United States. We verify and clean the data to ensure accuracy and remove outliers.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Salary Distribution

$0K$375K$750K$1125K$1500K$1,500,00025th$1,500,000Median$1,500,00075th

Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $1,500,000

Physician Satisfaction in Neurosurgery

Satisfaction Rating

4.0/5

Average satisfaction rating reported by Neurosurgery physicians (1-5 scale).

Would Choose Again

100%

Percentage of Neurosurgery physicians who would choose this specialty again.

Career Satisfaction

Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.

Primary Challenges

On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.

Salary Comparison

Location Statistics

Average Salary

$1,500,000

Median Salary

$1,500,000

Salary Range

$1,500,000 - $1,500,000

National Comparison

National Average

$932,000

Difference

+61% vs National Average

Sample Size

1 local / 10 national reports

Salary by Practice Type

Hospital-employed
Average Salary
$1,500,000
Sample Size
1 submissions
Salary breakdown by practice type
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Hospital-employed$1,500,0001 submissions

* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$1,500,000
Federal Income Tax
-$513,186
State Income Tax
-$86,250
FICA Tax
-$43,903
Take-Home Pay
$856,661
Monthly
$71,388
Taxes (42.9%)
Take-Home (57.1%)
Based on single filing status in Georgia. Results may vary.