How much does a government/va plastic surgeon make in 2026?

A government/va plastic surgeon (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $760,000 per year, based on 41 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for plastic surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting?

Plastic Surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $740,000 (25th percentile) and $1,000,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $760,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Plastic Surgery (N=41 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 41 verified submissions

Government/VA Plastic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Plastic Surgeon Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va plastic surgeon salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $760,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 41 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $1,003,171.

Median Salary: $760,000
Average Salary: $1,003,171
25th Percentile: $740,000
75th Percentile: $1,000,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$760,000

Average

$1,003,171

25th

$740,000

75th

$1,000,000

Based on 41 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$740K$740,000 – $1.1M$1,130,000

25th

$740K$740,000

Median

$760K$760,000

75th

$1.0M$1,000,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$740K$740,000 – $1.0M$1,000,000

Median salary

$760K$760,000

Average salary

$1.0M$1,003,171

Salary Range

Minimum$740,000

Maximum$4,000,000

Percentiles

25th$740,000

75th$1,000,000

Breakdown

Monthly$63,333

Hourly$365

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for plastic surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Plastic Surgery salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Plastic Surgery (N=41 verified submissions, updated July 23, 2026, data as of 2026-07-23). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Based on 41 verified submissions

Government/VA Plastic Surgeon Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Plastic Surgeon Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $760,000
Average Salary: $1,003,171
25th Percentile: $740,000
75th Percentile: $1,000,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 23, 2026

Median

$760,000

Average

$1,003,171

25th

$740,000

75th

$1,000,000

Based on 41 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$740K$740,000 – $1.1M$1,130,000

25th

$740K$740,000

Median

$760K$760,000

75th

$1.0M$1,000,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$740K$740,000 – $1.0M$1,000,000

Median salary

$760K$760,000

Average salary

$1.0M$1,003,171

Salary Range

Minimum$740,000

Maximum$4,000,000

Percentiles

25th$740,000

75th$1,000,000

Breakdown

Monthly$63,333

Hourly$365

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for plastic surgeons in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Plastic Surgery salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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