How much does a surgeon make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 6 230 000 kr in Norway; CHF 410'000 in Switzerland; € 427.000 in Belgium, and more.

Which country pays surgeons the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 6 230 000 kr per year ($666,873).

Which country pays surgeons the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱3,410,000 per year (local currency).

Is surgeon a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +3% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

Healthcare

Surgeon Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+3%

projected growth

Surgeon pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Surgeon is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $666,873 (6 230 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $54,611 (₱3,410,000 local) — about 12.2×.

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Common screening skills include Surgery, Anatomy, Clinical judgment, and Precision.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $507,030. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Surgeon pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Surgery, Anatomy, Clinical judgment, Precision, and Ethics. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Surgeon list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 6 230 000 kr ($666,873). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway surgeon page before treating the rank as a plan.

Surgeon salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$460,000	$38,300
United Kingdom	$411,724	$34,265
Canada	$389,527	$32,461
Australia	$493,603	$41,122
Germany	$457,394	$38,078
France	$419,085	$34,943
Netherlands	$489,900	$40,864
Switzerland	$507,030	$42,294
Singapore	$472,582	$39,395
India	$68,591	$5,716
Japan	$300,711	$25,059
South Korea	$363,406	$30,284
Poland	$327,120	$27,269
Brazil	$140,943	$11,739
United Arab Emirates	$285,909	$23,826
Mexico	$159,928	$13,329
Ireland	$413,280	$34,479
Spain	$329,695	$27,513
Italy	$322,730	$26,933
Sweden	$434,207	$36,187
Norway	$666,873	$55,576
Denmark	$468,441	$39,042
Belgium	$495,704	$41,328
Austria	$405,154	$33,782
Portugal	$246,111	$20,548
Finland	$374,971	$31,228
China	$237,522	$19,789
Hong Kong	$331,683	$27,645
New Zealand	$311,865	$25,979
Indonesia	$58,394	$4,866
Philippines	$54,611	$4,551
Vietnam	$60,372	$5,031
Thailand	$117,600	$9,800
Malaysia	$182,012	$15,172
Israel	$384,680	$32,046
Saudi Arabia	$206,400	$17,200
Turkey	$138,994	$11,584
Argentina	$59,922	$4,993
Colombia	$115,903	$9,659
South Africa	$111,075	$9,258

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

SurgeryAnatomyClinical judgmentPrecisionEthics

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 6 230 000 kr in Norway; CHF 410'000 in Switzerland; € 427.000 in Belgium, and more.
Which country pays surgeons the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 6 230 000 kr per year ($666,873).
Which country pays surgeons the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱3,410,000 per year (local currency).
Is surgeon a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +3% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do surgeons need?: Common skills include Surgery, Anatomy, Clinical judgment, Precision, and Ethics. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.