Neurosurgeon Salary in New York 2026: $1.0M Median
The median neurosurgeon salary in New York is $1,020,000 per year, based on 9 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through . The middle 50% of reports fall between $675,000 and $1,630,000.
- Median
- $1,020,000
- Middle 50% (25th–75th)
- $675K–$1.6M
- Approved reports
- 9
- As of
Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy. Methodology
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Neurosurgery Bonus & Incentive Pay in New York (2026)
Based on 9 approved salary reports in New York. 78% of them include bonus or incentive compensation.
Bonus Compensation Overview
- Average Bonus
- $400,000
- Median Bonus
- $240,000
- Bonus Range (IQR)
- $100,000 - $650,000
- Bonus as % of Total Comp
- 22%
- Physicians with Bonus
- 7 of 9 (78%)
New Graduate Offer Package
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Neurosurgeon Salary in New York: FAQ
Answers are computed from the 9 approved salary reports on this page.
How much does a neurosurgeon make in New York?
The median neurosurgeon salary in New York is $1,020,000 per year, based on 9 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through August 11, 2026. The average is $1,165,000. At the average reported workweek of 68 hours, the median works out to about $288 per hour.
What is the salary range for a neurosurgeon in New York?
The middle 50% of reported neurosurgeon salaries in New York fall between $675,000 (25th percentile) and $1,630,000 (75th percentile). Based on 9 reports.
How many hours does a neurosurgeon work per week in New York?
Neurosurgeons who reported their schedule in New York average 68 hours per week (9 reports).
How satisfied are neurosurgeons with their jobs?
Neurosurgeons who rated their job in New York gave it an average of 3.9 out of 5 (9 reports). 100% of the 9 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.
Where does this neurosurgeon salary data come from?
These figures come from 9 reports that neurosurgeons in New York submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from August 11, 2026. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles.
Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.