How much does a government/va neurosurgeon make in 2026?

A government/va neurosurgeon (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $940,000 per year, based on 31 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for neurosurgeons in a government, VA, or military setting?

Neurosurgeons in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $900,000 (25th percentile) and $1,500,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $940,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Neurosurgery (N=31 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 31 verified submissions

Government/VA Neurosurgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Neurosurgeon Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va neurosurgeon salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $940,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 31 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,248,737.

Median Salary: $940,000
Average Salary: $1,248,737
25th Percentile: $900,000
75th Percentile: $1,500,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 26, 2026

Median

$940,000

Average

$1,248,737

25th

$900,000

75th

$1,500,000

Based on 31 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$900K$900,000 – $1.8M$1,800,000

25th

$900K$900,000

Median

$940K$940,000

75th

$1.5M$1,500,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$900K$900,000 – $1.5M$1,500,000

Median salary

$940K$940,000

Average salary

$1.2M$1,248,737

Salary Range

Minimum$900,000

Maximum$3,200,000

Percentiles

25th$900,000

75th$1,500,000

Breakdown

Monthly$78,333

Hourly$452

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for neurosurgeons in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Neurosurgery salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Neurosurgery (N=31 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 31 verified submissions

Government/VA Neurosurgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Neurosurgeon Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $940,000
Average Salary: $1,248,737
25th Percentile: $900,000
75th Percentile: $1,500,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 26, 2026

Median

$940,000

Average

$1,248,737

25th

$900,000

75th

$1,500,000

Based on 31 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$900K$900,000 – $1.8M$1,800,000

25th

$900K$900,000

Median

$940K$940,000

75th

$1.5M$1,500,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$900K$900,000 – $1.5M$1,500,000

Median salary

$940K$940,000

Average salary

$1.2M$1,248,737

Salary Range

Minimum$900,000

Maximum$3,200,000

Percentiles

25th$900,000

75th$1,500,000

Breakdown

Monthly$78,333

Hourly$452

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for neurosurgeons in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Neurosurgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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