As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Chief of Surgery in the United States is $172. While Salary.com is seeing that Chief of Surgery salary in the US can go up to $228 or down to $139, but most earn between $154 and $201. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief of Surgery in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $201 | $17 | $4 | $0 |
| Average | $172 | $14 | $3 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $154 | $13 | $3 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Chief of Surgery with under 1 year experience makes about $335,270. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Chief of Surgery makes around $338,483. After 2-4 years, the Chief of Surgery pay rises to about $341,160. Those senior Chief of Surgery with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $345,443, and those Chief of Surgery having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $350,798 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chief of Surgery | $335,270 |
| Intermediate Level Chief of Surgery | $338,483 |
| Senior Level Chief of Surgery | $341,160 |
| Specialist Level Chief of Surgery | $345,443 |
| Expert Level Chief of Surgery | $350,798 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Chief of Surgery is $394,017 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $388,766. While in New Jersey, a Chief of Surgery earns $387,194 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Chief of Surgery in San Francisco, CA is $446,136 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $413,986. While a Chief of Surgery earns $398,411 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Chief of Surgery salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Chief of Surgery compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $206,007 in 2023 to about $209,865 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Chief of Surgery salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $357,223 | 78.9% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $15,633 | 3.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $12,250 | 2.7% | ||
| Disability | $5,716 | 1.3% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 1.4% | ||
| Pension | $10,500 | 2.3% | ||
| Time Off | $45,340 | 10.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $453,032 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 6.7% |
| High School | 6.7% |
| Associates | 6.7% |
| Masters | 6.7% |
| Doctorate | 73.3% |
What Am I Worth?
Directs the staff and programs of the surgical department. Works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. Require extensive clinical experience. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience.
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