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Radiologist vs Surgeon salary

In Brazil, a surgeon earns about 2% more than a radiologist $142,813 vs $140,661 per year.

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Healthcare
Radiologist
$140,661/yr
Monthly
$11,719
Hourly
$68
Range
$92,555$199,449
10-yr outlook
+5%
Pays more
Healthcare
Surgeon
$142,813/yr
Monthly
$11,895
Hourly
$69
Range
$91,400$205,651
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileRadiologistSurgeon
Entry (10th)$92,555$91,400
25th$116,618$117,107
Median$140,661$142,813
75th$170,065$174,232
Senior (90th)$199,449$205,651

National Brazil figures in BRL. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a radiologist or surgeon earn more in Brazil?
A surgeon earns more, at about R$ 730.000 per year vs R$ 719.000 for a radiologist — roughly 2% (R$ 11.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A radiologist typically earns R$ 473.100–R$ 1.019.500, while a surgeon earns R$ 467.200–R$ 1.051.200 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a radiologist averages about R$ 59.900 and a surgeon about R$ 60.800.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a radiologist earns about R$ 473.100 while a surgeon earns about R$ 467.200 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a radiologist earns about R$ 1.019.500 while a surgeon earns about R$ 1.051.200 per year.
Are radiologist and surgeon similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.