Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Neurosurgery (N=18 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 18 approved salary reports
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 November 2026, based on 18 approved physician salary reports 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
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$1,228,75025th
$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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