How much does a academic neurosurgeon make in 2026?

A academic neurosurgeon (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $920,000 per year, based on 18 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for neurosurgeons at an academic medical center or university?

Neurosurgeons at an academic medical center or university earn between $730,000 (25th percentile) and $1,062,500 (75th percentile), with a median of $920,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Neurosurgery (N=18 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 18 verified submissions

Academic Neurosurgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Neurosurgeon Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic neurosurgeon salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $920,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 18 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $871,736.

Median Salary: $920,000
Average Salary: $871,736
25th Percentile: $730,000
75th Percentile: $1,062,500

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 18, 2026

Median

$920,000

Average

$871,736

25th

$730,000

75th

$1,062,500

Based on 18 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$730K$1.1M

Salary Distribution

$730K$730,000 – $1.2M$1,228,750

25th

$730K$730,000

Median

$920K$920,000

75th

$1.1M$1,062,500

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$730K$730,000 – $1.1M$1,062,500

Median salary

$920K$920,000

Average salary

$872K$871,736

Percentiles

25th$730,000

75th$1,062,500

Breakdown

Monthly$76,667

Hourly$442

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for neurosurgeons at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Neurosurgery salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Neurosurgery (N=18 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 18 verified submissions

Academic Neurosurgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Neurosurgeon Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $920,000
Average Salary: $871,736
25th Percentile: $730,000
75th Percentile: $1,062,500

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 18, 2026

Median

$920,000

Average

$871,736

25th

$730,000

75th

$1,062,500

Based on 18 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$730K$1.1M

Salary Distribution

$730K$730,000 – $1.2M$1,228,750

25th

$730K$730,000

Median

$920K$920,000

75th

$1.1M$1,062,500

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$730K$730,000 – $1.1M$1,062,500

Median salary

$920K$920,000

Average salary

$872K$871,736

Percentiles

25th$730,000

75th$1,062,500

Breakdown

Monthly$76,667

Hourly$442

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for neurosurgeons at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Neurosurgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Academic Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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