Spine Neurosurgeon Salary Report

As of November 4, 2025, a Spine Neurosurgeon earns approximately $870,000 per year ($72,500 monthly). Based on an average 65-hour work week, this translates to about $293 per hour.

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Salary Range and Market Analysis

Based on 18 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Spine Neurosurgeon ranges from $870,000 to $1,100,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,500,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Neurosurgeon average.

Career Growth and Subspecialty Trends

Entry-level Spine Neurosurgeon positions start at $925,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $1,018,654 – a 10% increase.

Practice Settings and Employers

Base salary makes up 81% of total compensation ($806,111), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.

Work-Life Balance

Spine Neurosurgeon physicians report 4.5/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.

About Spine Neurosurgeon

Addresses complex spinal disorders through both surgical and non-surgical means, including minimally invasive spine surgery.