Surgeon salary in New South Wales
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $285,000 — New South Wales sits $94,376 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Surgeon salary of $190,624 — after $51,651 income tax and $3,812 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Surgeon roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Don and Joe's Meats★ 3.8 | $8,309,919 | $7,928,658 – $8,691,179 |
| Proliance Surgeons★ 3.6 | $371,719 | $356,835 – $386,603 |
| John Smith Agency★ 4.0 | $357,301 | $341,899 – $372,703 |
| Self Opportunity★ 4.3 | $301,958 | $289,491 – $314,424 |
| Health Care Complaints Commission★ 3.4 | $299,262 | $287,559 – $310,965 |
| Small Animal Specialist Hospital★ 3.3 | $274,660 | $261,753 – $287,568 |
| Global Medics★ 2.9 | $207,618 | $203,528 – $211,709 |
| Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences★ 3.3 | $199,767 | $192,976 – $206,558 |
| Northern NSW Local Health District★ 3.6 | $191,218 | $184,059 – $198,377 |
| Western Sydney Local Health District★ 3.2 | $189,521 | $182,578 – $196,465 |
| Australian Army★ 3.6 | $134,151 | $129,270 – $139,031 |
| NSW Department of Health★ 3.3 | $120,016 | $114,469 – $125,562 |
| All Pets Veterinary Hospital★ 3.7 | $117,787 | $113,763 – $121,811 |
| ABC★ 3.9 | $100,350 | $96,989 – $103,710 |
| Sydney Local Health District★ 3.6 | $100,309 | $96,028 – $104,590 |
| Myself★ 4.5 | $100,000 | $100,000 – $100,000 |
| Ellacotts★ 3.1 | $99,946 | $95,654 – $104,238 |
| Mount Hutton Pet Hospital | $99,096 | $95,836 – $102,337 |
| None of Your Business Boutique★ 4.0 | $66,672 | $64,360 – $68,985 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.