Surgeon Salary by Country
Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+3%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Surgeon salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $433,000 | $36,100 |
 United Kingdom | $406,967 | $33,869 |
 Canada | $381,216 | $31,768 |
 Australia | $478,146 | $39,834 |
 Germany | $449,366 | $37,409 |
 France | $411,729 | $34,330 |
 Netherlands | $481,301 | $40,146 |
 Switzerland | $506,617 | $42,259 |
 Singapore | $465,010 | $38,764 |
 India | $68,382 | $5,699 |
 Japan | $296,825 | $24,736 |
 South Korea | $331,259 | $27,605 |
 Poland | $320,856 | $26,747 |
 Brazil | $142,813 | $11,895 |
 United Arab Emirates | $285,909 | $23,826 |
 Mexico | $155,306 | $12,944 |
 Ireland | $406,027 | $33,874 |
 Spain | $323,909 | $27,030 |
 Italy | $317,066 | $26,460 |
 Sweden | $429,929 | $35,831 |
 Norway | $637,092 | $53,094 |
 Denmark | $461,694 | $38,480 |
 Belgium | $487,004 | $40,603 |
 Austria | $398,043 | $33,189 |
 Portugal | $241,791 | $20,187 |
 Finland | $368,389 | $30,680 |
 China | $235,990 | $19,661 |
 Hong Kong | $331,643 | $27,641 |
 New Zealand | $303,426 | $25,276 |
 Indonesia | $57,319 | $4,777 |
 Philippines | $55,401 | $4,617 |
 Vietnam | $59,955 | $4,996 |
 Thailand | $116,976 | $9,748 |
 Malaysia | $180,105 | $15,013 |
 Israel | $381,868 | $31,811 |
 Saudi Arabia | $206,400 | $17,200 |
 Turkey | $142,687 | $11,891 |
 Argentina | $60,668 | $5,056 |
 Colombia | $112,923 | $9,410 |
 South Africa | $109,462 | $9,124 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
SurgeryAnatomyClinical judgmentPrecisionEthics
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surgeon make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 1.570.310.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 1.035.820.000 in Indonesia; ₩497,330,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays surgeons the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 1.570.310.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays surgeons the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 212 000 € per year (local currency).
- Is surgeon a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade.
- What skills do surgeons need?
- Common skills include Surgery, Anatomy, Clinical judgment, Precision, Ethics. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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