Pediatric Neurosurgeon Salary Report

As of September 21, 2025, a Pediatric Neurosurgeon earns approximately $900,000 per year ($75,000 monthly). Based on an average 63-hour work week, this translates to about $292 per hour.

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Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 9 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Pediatric Neurosurgeon ranges from $880,000 to $1,093,750, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,100,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Neurosurgeon average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Pediatric Neurosurgeon positions start at $982,500, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $929,150 – a -5% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 84% of total compensation ($803,111), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Pediatric Neurosurgeon physicians report 4.6/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Provides specialized surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing congenital conditions and childhood diseases.