How much does a private practice neurosurgeon make in 2026?

A private practice neurosurgeon (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $1,000,000 per year, based on 34 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for neurosurgeons in a private or group practice?

Neurosurgeons in a private or group practice earn between $900,000 (25th percentile) and $1,500,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $1,000,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Neurosurgery (N=34 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 34 verified submissions

Private Practice Neurosurgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Neurosurgeon Salary (in a private or group practice)

The median private practice neurosurgeon salary (in a private or group practice) is $1,000,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 34 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,285,054.

Median Salary: $1,000,000
Average Salary: $1,285,054
25th Percentile: $900,000
75th Percentile: $1,500,000

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

Median

$1,000,000

Average

$1,285,054

25th

$900,000

75th

$1,500,000

Based on 34 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$900K$1.5M

Salary Distribution

$900K$900,000 – $1.8M$1,800,000

25th

$900K$900,000

Median

$1.0M$1,000,000

75th

$1.5M$1,500,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$900K$900,000 – $1.5M$1,500,000

Median salary

$1.0M$1,000,000

Average salary

$1.3M$1,285,054

Percentiles

25th$900,000

75th$1,500,000

Breakdown

Monthly$83,333

Hourly$481

How Private Practice Pay Compares

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

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Neurosurgery (N=34 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 18, 2026 | Based on 34 verified submissions

Private Practice Neurosurgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Neurosurgeon Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $1,000,000
Average Salary: $1,285,054
25th Percentile: $900,000
75th Percentile: $1,500,000

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

Median

$1,000,000

Average

$1,285,054

25th

$900,000

75th

$1,500,000

Based on 34 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$900K$1.5M

Salary Distribution

$900K$900,000 – $1.8M$1,800,000

25th

$900K$900,000

Median

$1.0M$1,000,000

75th

$1.5M$1,500,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$900K$900,000 – $1.5M$1,500,000

Median salary

$1.0M$1,000,000

Average salary

$1.3M$1,285,054

Percentiles

25th$900,000

75th$1,500,000

Breakdown

Monthly$83,333

Hourly$481

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for neurosurgeons in a private or group practice. 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 Private Practice Salary Data

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