How much does a mid-career neurosurgeon make in 2026?

A mid-career neurosurgeon (6-15 years of attending experience) earns a median salary of $900,000 per year, based on 52 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for mid-career neurosurgeons?

Mid-Career neurosurgeons (6-15 years of attending experience) earn between $870,000 (25th percentile) and $1,093,750 (75th percentile), with a median of $900,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Mid-Career Neurosurgery (N=52 verified submissions, updated May 3, 2026, data as of 2026-05-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 3, 2026 | Based on 52 verified submissions

Mid-Career Neurosurgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Mid-Career Neurosurgeon Salary (6-15 years of attending experience)

The median mid-career neurosurgeon salary (6-15 years of attending experience) is $900,000 per year as of May 2026, based on 52 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,025,425.

Median Salary: $900,000
Average Salary: $1,025,425
25th Percentile: $870,000
75th Percentile: $1,093,750

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 3, 2026

Median

$900,000

Average

$1,025,425

25th

$870,000

75th

$1,093,750

Based on 52 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$870K$870,000 – $1.2M$1,205,625

25th

$870K$870,000

Median

$900K$900,000

75th

$1.1M$1,093,750

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$870K$870,000 – $1.1M$1,093,750

Median salary

$900K$900,000

Average salary

$1.0M$1,025,425

Salary Range

Minimum$870,000

Maximum$2,841,333

Percentiles

25th$870,000

75th$1,093,750

Breakdown

Monthly$75,000

Hourly$433

How Mid-Career Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for neurosurgeons with 6-15 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Neurosurgery salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Mid-Career Neurosurgery (N=52 verified submissions, updated May 3, 2026, data as of 2026-05-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 3, 2026 | Based on 52 verified submissions

Mid-Career Neurosurgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Mid-Career Neurosurgeon Salary (6-15 years of attending experience)

Median Salary: $900,000
Average Salary: $1,025,425
25th Percentile: $870,000
75th Percentile: $1,093,750

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 3, 2026

Median

$900,000

Average

$1,025,425

25th

$870,000

75th

$1,093,750

Based on 52 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$870K$870,000 – $1.2M$1,205,625

25th

$870K$870,000

Median

$900K$900,000

75th

$1.1M$1,093,750

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$870K$870,000 – $1.1M$1,093,750

Median salary

$900K$900,000

Average salary

$1.0M$1,025,425

Salary Range

Minimum$870,000

Maximum$2,841,333

Percentiles

25th$870,000

75th$1,093,750

Breakdown

Monthly$75,000

Hourly$433

How Mid-Career Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for neurosurgeons with 6-15 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Neurosurgery salary page.

Early Career (0-5 years of attending experience)Mid-Career (6-15 years of attending experience)Senior (16-25 years of attending experience)Veteran (25+ years of attending experience)

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Help Improve Mid-Career Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues at all career stages make informed decisions.

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