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Radiologist vs Surgeon salary

In Italy, a radiologist earns about 1% more than a surgeon $321,628 vs $317,066 per year.

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Healthcare
Radiologist
$321,628/yr
Monthly
$26,802
Hourly
$155
Range
$211,681$456,096
10-yr outlook
+5%
Healthcare
Surgeon
$317,066/yr
Monthly
$26,460
Hourly
$153
Range
$202,899$456,552
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileRadiologistSurgeon
Entry (10th)$211,681$202,899
25th$266,655$260,039
Median$321,628$317,066
75th$388,805$386,866
Senior (90th)$456,096$456,552

National Italy figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a radiologist or surgeon earn more in Italy?
A radiologist earns more, at about 282.000 € per year vs 278.000 € for a surgeon — roughly 1% (4000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A radiologist typically earns 185.600 €–399.900 €, while a surgeon earns 177.900 €–400.300 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a radiologist averages about 23.500 € and a surgeon about 23.200 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a radiologist earns about 185.600 € while a surgeon earns about 177.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a radiologist earns about 399.900 € while a surgeon earns about 400.300 € 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.