Pediatric Surgeon salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A pediatric surgeon earns a median of $559,030 a year ($268.76 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $502,050. About 1,190 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $559,030
- Gross pay
- $21,501.15
- Federal income tax
- −$6,107.49
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$439.96
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$436.05
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $14,517.66
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $559,030
- Federal
- $158,795
- FICA
- $22,776
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $377,459
- Marginal federal rate
- 35.0%
- 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: Pediatric Surgeons. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1243). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatric surgeon make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $268.76; the average is $241.37.
What is the salary range for a pediatric surgeon?
The bottom 10% earn under $215,410 and the top 10% earn over $726,660 a year.
How much is $559,030 after taxes?
About $377,459 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $319,553 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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