General Surgery salary (2026)
The median advertised General Surgery salary is $300,000, with most listed pay between $275,000 and $650,000.Based on 322 WeekdayDoc listings. These are advertised ranges, not verified offers or guaranteed earnings.
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These percentiles summarize listed salary-range midpoints for General Surgery using the existing cohort and outlier filters, drawn from approved WeekdayDoc postings. They are not a compensation survey, accepted-offer data or an earnings guarantee. Sample sizes and coverage vary by specialty and state, and pay depends on hours, call, setting, location and experience — confirm the pay unit and schedule before comparing roles.
Salary by percentile
| Percentile | 25th | Median (50th) | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual salary | $275,000 | $300,000 | $524,700 | $650,000 |
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Compensation per wRVU
| $/wRVU | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | Typical wRVUs/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | $40.48 | $46.00 | $53.36 | $59.80 | 7,500 |
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What is the average General Surgery salary in 2026?
The median General Surgery salary is approximately $300,000 per year, based on 322 weekdaydoc listings. Pay typically ranges from $275,000 (25th percentile) to $650,000 (90th percentile).
What is the salary range for General Surgery?
General Surgery compensation generally spans $275,000 to $650,000, with a 75th-percentile figure around $524,700. Actual pay varies by location, experience, call burden, and employer.
What is a typical $/wRVU rate for General Surgery?
General Surgery compensation per work RVU is typically around $46.00/wRVU (median), with top earners near $59.80/wRVU. A typical General Surgery physician produces about 7,500 wRVUs per year.
How many General Surgery jobs are available right now?
WeekdayDoc currently lists 1,976 active General Surgery jobs, filterable by salary, location, remote, and no-call options.
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