As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of General Surgery Resident in the United States is $42. While Salary.com is seeing that General Surgery Resident salary in the US can go up to $51 or down to $33, but most earn between $37 and $47. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of General Surgery Resident in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile General Surgery Resident Salary | $33 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile General Surgery Resident Salary | $37 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile General Surgery Resident Salary | $42 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile General Surgery Resident Salary | $47 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile General Surgery Resident Salary | $51 | US | September 01, 2026 |
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