How much do functional neurosurgeons make? The median functional neurosurgeon salary in 2026 is $900,000, with an average of $905,556. The typical range is $900,000–$920,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 9 submissions • Latest submission: March 26, 2025
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Based on 9 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Functional Neurosurgeon ranges from $900,000 to $920,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $950,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Neurosurgeon average.
Entry-level Functional Neurosurgeon positions start at $950,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $900,000 – a -5% increase.
Most commonly, Functional Neurosurgeon physicians work in Private Practice settings (78% of submissions). Base salary makes up 83% of total compensation ($751,111), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Functional Neurosurgeon physicians report 4.9/5 career satisfaction, with 78% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized functional procedures and treatments within neurosurgery, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 9 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $900,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Functional Neurosurgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Functional Neurosurgeon 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.
Explore functional salary data for neurosurgery across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for functional in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $950,000 | 1 submissions |
| Private Practice | $907,143 | 7 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $850,000 | 1 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $950,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $900,000 | 5 submissions |
| 16+ years | $900,000 | 3 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
2026 estimate for one W-2 wage earner, including the federal standard deduction. State estimates use 2026 brackets, updated September 18, before state deductions, exemptions, credits, or benefit recapture. Local taxes, state payroll taxes, itemized deductions, tax credits, and self-employment taxes are excluded. Actual pay and state rankings may differ. Sources: IRS, SSA, and state brackets, with enacted updates for Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia.
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