Neurologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A neurologist earns a median of $248,560 a year ($119.50 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $267,630. About 10,590 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $248,560
- Gross pay
- $9,560.00
- Federal income tax
- −$1,955.51
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$439.96
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$155.43
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $7,009.10
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $248,560
- Federal
- $50,843
- FICA
- $15,480
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $182,237
- Marginal federal rate
- 32.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Neurologists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1217). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a neurologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $119.50; the average is $128.67.
What is the salary range for a neurologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $83,370 and the top 10% earn over $450,780 a year.
How much is $248,560 after taxes?
About $182,237 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $160,134 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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