Source: SalaryDr salary data for Full-Time (W-2) Neurosurgery (N=8 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 8 approved salary reports
Full-Time (W-2) Neurosurgeon Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Full-Time (W-2) Neurosurgeon Salary
The median full-time (w-2) neurosurgeon salary is $1,330,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 8 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,776,250.
- Median Salary
- $1,330,000
- Average Salary
- $1,776,250
- 25th Percentile
- $1,000,000
- 75th Percentile
- $2,050,000
Median
$1,330,000
Average
$1,776,250
25th
$1,000,000
75th
$2,050,000
Based on 8 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$1.0M$2.0M
Salary Distribution
$1.0M$1,000,000 – $2.6M$2,575,00025th
$1.0M$1,000,000
Median
$1.3M$1,330,000
75th
$2.0M$2,050,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$1.0M$1,000,000 – $2.0M$2,050,000
Median salary
$1.3M$1,330,000
Average salary
$1.8M$1,776,250
Percentiles
25th$1,000,000
75th$2,050,000
Breakdown
Monthly$110,833
Hourly$639
How Full-Time (W-2) Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for full-time W-2 employed physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Neurosurgery salary page.
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