Average Brain Surgeon Salary in the U.S. (2022 Data): $33,600/Month

Per the 2022 Medscape Physician Compensation Report, the average monthly salary for U.S. neurosurgeons is $33,600. Wide variation exists based on:

• Experience level
• Practice setting (private > hospital/academic)
• Board certification
• Geographic location

Monthly Salary by Experience

Experience	Avg. Monthly
<1 year	$28,000
1–2 years	$31,000
3–4 years	$34,000
5–6 years	$37,000
7–10 years	$40,000
11–15 years	$43,000
16–20 years	$46,000
>20 years	$49,000

Individual earnings may differ from these averages.