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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Surgeon Salary After Tax in Phoenix

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท AZ ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.12

Surgeon Salary Range

25th Percentile

$290,000

Take-home:

$201,020

$16,752/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$352,000

Take-home:

$238,313

$19,859/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$470,000

Take-home:

$309,290

$25,774/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $352,000

Gross Salary$352,000
Federal Tax(24.9%)โ€“$87,497
AZ State Taxโ€“$8,800
Social Securityโ€“$10,918
Medicareโ€“$5,104
Annual Take-Home$238,313
$19,859Monthly
$9,166Bi-Weekly
32.3%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Phoenix

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)7.3% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,450/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,820/mo

COL Index

1.12

Comfortable Rent Max

$4,964/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $19,859 ($238,308/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$9,930

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$5,958

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$3,972

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$119,154

Wants / year

$71,492

Savings / year

$47,662

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Surgeon salary in Phoenix?

The median Surgeon salary in Phoenix (AZ) is $352,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $290,000 and the 75th percentile is $470,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Surgeon in Phoenix?

At the median salary of $352,000, a Surgeon in AZ takes home approximately $238,313 per year ($19,859/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 32.3%.

Can a Surgeon afford rent in Phoenix?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Phoenix is $1,450/month. On the median Surgeon salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 7.3%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($4,964/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Surgeon salaries in Phoenix?

Phoenix has a cost-of-living index of 1.12 (1.00 = national average). Phoenix is 12% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Surgeon salary.