Glaucoma Ophthalmologist Salary 2026: $680K Median

The median glaucoma ophthalmologist salary in the United States is $680,000 per year, based on 13 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through . The middle 50% of reports fall between $670,000 and $690,000.

Median
$680,000
Middle 50% (25th–75th)
$670K–$690K
Approved reports
13
As of

Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy. Methodology

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Glaucoma Ophthalmology Bonus & Incentive Pay (2026)

Based on 13 approved salary reports. 100% of them include bonus or incentive compensation.

$110,000
Median Bonus
100%
Report Bonus Pay
$95,000
25th Percentile
$120,000
75th Percentile

Bonus Compensation Overview

Average Bonus
$100,000
Median Bonus
$110,000
Bonus Range (IQR)
$95,000 - $120,000
Bonus as % of Total Comp
14%
Physicians with Bonus
13 of 13 (100%)

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Glaucoma Ophthalmologist Salary FAQ

Answers are computed from the 13 approved salary reports on this page.

How much does a glaucoma ophthalmologist make in 2026?

The median glaucoma ophthalmologist salary in the United States is $680,000 per year, based on 13 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through May 30, 2026. The average is $680,000. At the average reported workweek of 47 hours, the median works out to about $278 per hour.

What is the salary range for a glaucoma ophthalmologist?

The middle 50% of reported glaucoma ophthalmologist salaries fall between $670,000 (25th percentile) and $690,000 (75th percentile). Based on 13 reports.

How many hours does a glaucoma ophthalmologist work per week?

Glaucoma ophthalmologists who reported their schedule average 47 hours per week (13 reports).

How satisfied are glaucoma ophthalmologists with their jobs?

Glaucoma ophthalmologists who rated their job gave it an average of 4.2 out of 5 (13 reports). 92% of the 13 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.

Where does this glaucoma ophthalmologist salary data come from?

These figures come from 13 reports that glaucoma ophthalmologists submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from May 30, 2026. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles.

Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.