The 2026 Surgeon Compensation Survey is open now through Oct. 28, 2026.
All cardiothoracic surgeons practicing in the United States are encouraged to participate!
The fourth annual STS surgeon compensation survey is currently underway to help U.S.-based CT surgeons understand their value in the market specific to specialty, practice, career stage, and geography. It is the only compensation survey that comprehensively captures the many nuances of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.
The 2026 STS Compensation Survey Report will be released in January 2027, with results presented at the 63rd STS Annual Meeting in San Diego. STS Surgeon Members who participate will receive a complimentary copy of the report and gain access to a new compensation calculator that displays compensation ranges based on factors such as geographic region, career stage, practice setting, and other key variables.
All data collected by STS's survey partner, Gallagher, are 100% confidential and are not shared with STS or any third party.
The 2025 report, currenlty available for purchase, captures the many compensation nuances of the specialty, including subspecialty, career stage, gender, ethnicity, geographic location, service area, and employment model. STS members receive a discount! (Previous survey respondents—log into the STS Learning Center with your website credentials to access the report and click the "Enroll" link above the product image.)
Pricing
| STS Members | Non-Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual: Surgeons/Physicians | $750 | $2,500 |
| Individual: Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students | $100 | $250 |
| Institutions | $7,500 | |
