The average U.S. orthopedic specialist salary is $497,000, according to the "Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report 2018."
But how does this compare to orthopedic surgeon compensation in the U.K., Canada and Australia? The following represents compensation statistics for orthopedic surgeons in these three regions, according to PayScale.
The U.K.
• The average annual salary is £97,889 ($132,635), with a range of £49,738 to £158,927 ($67,392 to $215,339).
• Bonuses range from £986 to £30,410 ($1,335 to $41,204).
Canada
• The average annual salary is CAD$205,579 ($159,771), with a range of CAD$70,000 to CAD$494,019 ($54,402 to $383,941).
• The average bonus is CAD$19,000 ($14,766).
Australia
• The average annual salary is AUD$252,736 ($189,976), with a range of AUD$98,722 to AUD$533,468 ($74,207 to $400,995).
• The average bonus is AUD$15,000 ($11,275).