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As of January 23, 2026, a Neurosurgeon in New York, New York earns approximately $430,000 per year ($35,833 monthly). Based on an average 65-hour work week, this translates to about $127 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Neurosurgery salaries in New York or the national Neurosurgery overview.
From 1 verified physician salary submissions in New York, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $430,000 to $430,000, with top performers earning up to $430,000 annually. Compared to the New York median of $1,187,500, Neurosurgeon salaries in New York are lower by $757,500 (64%).
In New York, base salary accounts for 100% of total compensation—about $430,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Academic (100% of physicians).
Local neurosurgeon physicians report 3.0/5 career satisfaction in New York.
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Last updated: January 23, 2026
Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $430,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Neurosurgery physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Neurosurgery 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.
Average Salary
$430,000
Median Salary
$430,000
Salary Range
$430,000 - $430,000
National Average
$1,759,643
Difference
-76% vs National Average
Sample Size
1 local / 7 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $430,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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