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Surgeon Salary in Australia

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The Australia median is $478,146 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$478,146
per year
Monthly (national)
$39,834
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$478,146
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$229.88
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$478,146
Canberra, ACT$478,146
Sunshine Coast, QLD$478,146
Wollongong, NSW$478,146
Hobart, TAS$478,146
Darwin, NT$478,146
Mackay, QLD$478,146
Sydney, NSW$358,783
Melbourne, VIC$350,455
Brisbane, QLD$314,369
Perth, WA$303,265
Adelaide, SA$272,037

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in Australia?
The national median surgeon salary in Australia is about $689,000 per year ($57,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $392,000 to $689,000.
Which Australia city pays surgeons the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $689,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $392,000 per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about $277,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $992,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is surgeon in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.