Neurosurgeon Salary in the US
$428,300
per year
per month
$35,690
per month
per year
Bonus
$21,050/year
Bonus
$1,750/month
Neurosurgeon - Average Salary
The average salary for a Neurosurgeon is $428,300 per year ($35,690 per month), which is $374,810 (+701%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Neurosurgeon can expect an average starting salary of $167,200. The highest salaries can exceed $819,450.
A Neurosurgeon can expect an average starting salary of $167,200. The highest salaries can exceed $819,450.
$167,200
Low
$428,300
Average salary
$819,450
High
$13,930
Low
$35,690
Average salary
$68,290
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$2,300 $462,300 $926,850 | ||
| Salary | $167,200 - 819,450 | |
| Bonus | $2,300 - 107,400 | |
| Total Pay | $169,500 - 926,850 |
$190 $38,530 $77,240 | ||
| Salary | $13,930 - 68,290 | |
| Bonus | $190 - 8,950 | |
| Total Pay | $14,120 - 77,240 |
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Neurosurgeon Salary Range
Among Neurosurgeons in the US, Orthopedic Spine Surgeons and Pediatric Neurosurgeons tend to enjoy the highest salaries.
Neurosurgeon - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Neurosurgeon | $497K/year | +16% |
| Orthopedic Spine Surgeon | $475K/year | +11% |
| Spine Surgeon | $467K/year | +9% |
Neurosurgeon - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
A Neurosurgeon with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average of $216,150 per year. A mid career Neurosurgeon with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $390,300, while an experienced Neurosurgeon with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $594,200. Neurosurgeons with more than 20 years of experience earn $677,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Neurosurgeon
| Late Career | ▲ +58% |
| Experienced | ▲ +39% |
| Average Salary | $428,300/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -9% |
| No Experience | ▼ -50% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
24%
24%
Male
76%
76%
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Neurosurgeon - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Neurosurgeon jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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