Medscape General Surgeon Compensation Report 2026: Evaluating Your Salary Mary Lyn Koval May 15, 2026

https://www.medscape.com/p11/medscape-general-surgeon-compensation-report-2026-evaluating-2026a1000dzz General surgeons in the US reported average pay gains similar to those a year earlier in a Medscape survey, and they offered a positive vibe as well. A majority of them said they felt fairly paid and close to 4 in 10 expected to finish the year with some level of compensation increase. (Note: Respondents were full-time physicians who practice in the US only, and they reported total compensation including base salary, incentive bonus, and other income such as profit-sharing contributions.)