Source: SalaryDr salary data for Neurosurgery (N=99 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Neurosurgery Salary Trends 2026
2026 (16 submissions)
vs $900,000 in 2025
Across 2 years of data
Neurosurgery Compensation Trends Summary
Neurosurgery salaries have decreased 0.6% over the past 1 year, from a median of $900,000 in 2025 to $895,000 in 2026. This analysis is based on 99 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
Yearly Salary Breakdown
| Year | Median Salary | Submissions | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $895,000 | 16 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | $900,000 | 83 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How has neurosurgeon salary changed over time?
Neurosurgeon salaries have decreased 0.6% over the past 1 year, moving from a median of $900,000 to $895,000, based on 99 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
What is the current median neurosurgery salary in 2026?
The median neurosurgery salary is $895,000 as of the most recent data in 2026, based on 16 submissions for that year on SalaryDr.
Is neurosurgery a growing field for compensation?
In the most recent year-over-year comparison, neurosurgery median compensation declined by 0.6%.
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