Consultant General Surgeon Salary in the United States

How much does a Consultant General Surgeon make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Consultant General Surgeon in the United States is $231,012 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $111.

However, a Consultant General Surgeon's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $266,094
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $210,561 to $249,375
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $191,941
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Consultant General Surgeon Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $249,375 $20,781 $4,796 $120
Average $231,012 $19,251 $4,443 $111
25th Percentile $210,561 $17,547 $4,049 $101
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Key Factors That Influence Consultant General Surgeon Salaries

A Consultant General Surgeon's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Consultant General Surgeon Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Consultant General Surgeon's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $223,627
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $225,331
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $226,751
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $229,024
  • Expert (over 8 years): $233,284
Levels Salary
Entry Level Consultant General Surgeon$223,627
Intermediate Level Consultant General Surgeon$225,331
Senior Level Consultant General Surgeon$226,751
Specialist Level Consultant General Surgeon$229,024
Expert Level Consultant General Surgeon$233,284
$223,627 0 yr
$225,331 < 2 yrs
$226,751 2-4 yrs
$229,024 5-8 yrs
$233,284 > 8 yrs
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How Do Consultant General Surgeon Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Consultant General Surgeons. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $255,776.
  • California: $254,806.
  • Massachusetts: $251,410.

Top Paying Cities for Consultant General Surgeons

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $291,375
  • San Francisco: $288,511
  • Oakland: $282,112

What Skills Can Increase a Consultant General Surgeon's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 18.01% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Facility Operations (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Facility operations is a management job that focuses on the efficient operation of the business, or a variety of businesses.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 18.01%
Facility Operations 1.56%
Business Development 1.17%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Consultant General Surgeon's salary.
  • Financial Statements: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Purchasing: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Financial Statements
 $261,044
13%
Purchasing
 $261,044
13%
Sales and Marketing
 $256,423
11%
Billing
 $254,113
10%
Building Relationships
 $254,113
10%
Operations Management
 $251,803
9%
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How Education impacts a Consultant General Surgeon's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Consultant General Surgeons enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Consultant General Surgeon with a Bachelor's Degree is between $260,880 and $289,465).

Consultant General Surgeon Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Consultant General Surgeon
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 17.3%
Associates 3.1%
Bachelors 44.9%
Masters 28.6%
Doctorate 3.1%
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Consultant General Surgeon Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Consultant General Surgeon's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$210,561
Average $231,012/year
$249,375
$17,547
Average $19,251/month
$20,781
$4,049
Average $4,443/week
$4,796
$101
Average $111/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $249,375 $20,781 $4,796 $120
Average $231,012 $19,251 $4,443 $111
25th Percentile $210,561 $17,547 $4,049 $101

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Salary Trends for Consultant General Surgeon

Salaries for a Consultant General Surgeon can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $202,188 in 2023 to around $200,057 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Consultant General Surgeon salary trends, .

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