- Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
- Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
- Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
- Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical
Surgeon | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Surgeons carry out operations and medical procedures on patients.
Surgeons typically work around 40 to 45 hours per week.
As a Surgeon you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
| Average salary |
| 72,613 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Surgeon
Big gender gap
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80,574 GBP
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62,225 GBP
Average salary for part-time Surgeon
Average salary for full-time Surgeon
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45,281 GBP
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40,957 GBP
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53,596 GBP
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72,613 GBP
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62,225 GBP
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80,574 GBP
Salary over time for Surgeon
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79,428 GBP
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80,419 GBP
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78,730 GBP
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79,342 GBP
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81,764 GBP
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79,767 GBP
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72,613 GBP
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74,588 GBP
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49,846 GBP
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Things to highlight for your Surgeon interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
