How much do spine neurosurgeons make? The median spine neurosurgeon salary in 2026 is $870,000, with an average of $992,639. The typical range is $870,000–$1,100,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 18 submissions • Updated Feb 2026
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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.
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.
Most commonly, Spine Neurosurgeon physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (61% of submissions). Base salary makes up 81% of total compensation ($806,111), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Spine Neurosurgeon physicians report 4.5/5 career satisfaction, with 100% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Addresses complex spinal disorders through both surgical and non-surgical means, including minimally invasive spine surgery.
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Distribution based on 18 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $870,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Spine Neurosurgeon physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Spine Neurosurgeon physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $1,321,875 | 4 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $936,818 | 11 submissions |
| Academic | $758,333 | 3 submissions |
* Small sample sizes may affect data reliability.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $808,333 | 3 submissions |
| 3-5 years | $1,100,000 | 2 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $931,136 | 11 submissions |
| 16+ years | $1,500,000 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.