Salary of a Neurosurgeon in India: Breakdown of the Salary City-Wise, Experience-Wise

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the study of neurological disorders related to the neck, brain and spinal cord. He/she is also responsible for carrying out surgical procedures on patients related to neurology. At times, special robotic devices and equipment are used in neurosurgery. Neurosurgeon salary depends on the location and the experience gathered by the individual. Keep reading to know more about the neurosurgeon salary: city-wise and experience-wise.

Why Become a Neurosurgeon in India?

There are several reasons you should choose to become a neurosurgeon in India. Some of these reasons are listed below:

• Help patients by diagnosing and treating nerve disorders and injuries. Neurosurgeons also get to conduct surgeries on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
• Earn a high salary and get other employee benefits such as health insurance, and malpractice insurance.
• Learn about science and technology and gain skills such as microsurgery knowledge, leadership skills,  hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work under pressure.

Neurosurgeon Salary: City Wise

The Neurosurgeon’s salary varies on the basis of the city the individual is working in. Below is the salary of a neurosurgeon city-wise.

City Name	Average Annual Salary
Mumbai	INR 6.74 lakh
New Delhi	INR 14.5 lakh
Bangalore	INR 10.32 lakh
Kolkata	INR 7.14 lakh
Hyderabad	INR 19.55 lakh
Chennai	INR 9.15 lakh
Jaipur	INR 8.58 lakh
Lucknow	INR 9.60 lakh
Bhopal	INR 8 lakh
Patna	INR 6.64 lakh
Srinagar	INR 8.40 lakh
Ranchi	INR 7.54 lakh
Chandigarh	INR 8.29 lakh
Bhubaneswar	INR 7.73 lakh
Dehradun	INR 8.16 lakh
Jammu	INR 8.42 lakh
Noida	INR 9.48 lakh
Gurgaon	INR 10.04 lakh
Gangtok	INR 8.24 lakh
Thiruvananthapuram	INR 8.50 lakh
Pune	INR 9.28 lakh
Visakhapatnam	INR 8.24 lakh
Agra	INR 7.68 lakh
Varanasi	INR 7.74 lakh
Ahmedabad	INR 8.86 lakh
Bhopal	INR 8 lakh
Faridabad	INR 8.39 lakh
Coimbatore	INR 7.66 lakh
Kochi	INR 8.57lakh
Amritsar	INR 7.75 lakh
Indore	INR 8.10 lakh
Jamshedpur	INR 19.41 lakh

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Neurosurgeon Salary: Experience Wise 

The salary of a neurosurgeon differs on the basis of experience. Generally, a neurosurgeon with more experience is paid more than a neurosurgeon with no experience. Below is a list of the salary of neurosurgeons in India based on experience.

Experience	Average Annual Salary	Location
1yr	INR 10 lakh- INR 16 lakh	Bangalore
1yr	INR 12.6 – INR 18.4 lakh	Mumbai
1yr	INR 14.6 – INR 18.6 lakh	New Delhi
1yr	INR 1.9 lakh- INR 2.4 lakh	Ernakulam
1yr	INR 40.5 lakh- INR 51.8 lakh	Vizianagaram
1 yr	INR  84.6 lakh- INR  108.1 lakh	Kolkata

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Experience	Average Annual Salary	Location
3 yrs	INR 13.5 lakh- INR 17.3  lakh	Bangalore
3 yrs	INR 21.6 – INR 27.6 lakh	Mumbai
3 yrs	INR 14.6 – INR 18.6 lakh	New Delhi
3 yrs	INR 12.6 lakh- INR 16.1 lakh	Ernakulam
3 yrs	INR 16.2 lakh- INR 20.7 lakh	Gurgaon

Experience	Average Annual Salary	Location
5 yrs	INR 0.9 lakh- INR 13.8  lakh	Bangalore
5 yrs	INR 4.5 lakh- INR 5.8  lakh	Ernakulam
5 yrs	INR 2.7 lakh- INR 3.5  lakh	Pune

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Neurosurgeon Salaries by Company

A neurosurgeon’s salary can vary on the basis of the company. Generally, a prestigious company/institution pays well. Below is a list of the neurosurgeon salaries by company.

Company	Experience	Average Annual Salary
AIIMS	3-5 yrs	INR 13.1 lakh
Apollo Hospitals	1 yr	INR 27.7 lakh
KEM Hospital	1-3 yrs	INR 18.7 lakh
NIMHANS	1-5 yrs	INR 11.3 lakh
Govt. Medical College	2-3 yrs	INR 25.2- INR 34.5 lakh

Top Skills for Neurosurgeons

Neurosurgeons in India and abroad require certain skills. A highly skilled neurosurgeon is always in demand. Below are the top in-demand skills for neurosurgeons in India.

• Stamina to perform surgery for several hours
• Communication skills to effectively communicate with the medical professionals including nurses and physicians.
• Time management skills to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Dexterity to perform complicated surgeries using specialized equipment 
• Critical thinking skills to deal with emergency situations

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FAQs

The average annual salary of a neurosurgeon in India is INR 26.86 lakh. However, the neurosurgeon’s salary varies on the basis of the location, the company, and the experience acquired. For example, the average annual salary of an experienced neurosurgeon in Mumbai is between INR 21.6 – INR 27.6 lakh. On the other hand, the salary of an inexperienced neurosurgeon is between INR  14.6 – INR 18.6 lakh.