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General Surgeon Salary in Romania

Updated Oct 31, 2026 Forecast 1 day ago Growing outlook Imported outlook

Your earning potential as a General Surgeon in Romania

In Romania, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.

Estimated mid-level pay centres around lei 12.8K a year — about lei 1,066 a month before tax.

The benchmark spans lei 6.7K at entry level to lei 41.6K at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.

Market outlook: Growing (estimate). There is limited evidence to explain the outlook for this role in this location. Local outlook evidence is limited; this estimate is a guide to potential demand, rather than a prediction of hiring or pay growth. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.

Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $12,797/year ($1,066/month) at 1 RON/USD.

2026 estimates · Modelled benchmark; direct salary observations are limited.

Benchmark

Salary by experience level

percentiles · annual RON
Level Experience P25 Median P75 P10 – P90
entry 0–2 yrs lei 6.7K lei 8.3K
≈ $8,318
lei 9.6K lei 5.3K – lei 11.6K
mid 3–5 yrs lei 10.2K lei 12.8K
≈ $12,797
lei 14.8K lei 8.2K – lei 17.8K
senior 6–9 yrs lei 16.9K lei 21.1K
≈ $21,115
lei 24.5K lei 13.6K – lei 29.3K
executive 10–15 yrs lei 28.7K lei 35.8K
≈ $35,831
lei 41.6K lei 23K – lei 49.8K
entry
lei 8.3K
≈ $8,318/yr
Base 95% · Bonus 5% · Equity 0%
mid
lei 12.8K
≈ $12,797/yr
Base 88% · Bonus 8% · Equity 4%
senior
lei 21.1K
≈ $21,115/yr
Base 80% · Bonus 10% · Equity 10%
executive
lei 35.8K
≈ $35,831/yr
Base 65% · Bonus 15% · Equity 20%
Outlook

Five-year salary trend

history + scenario bands
History Forecast median Optimistic / conservative Real (inflation-adjusted)
2027 · base scenario
lei 13.4K
≈ $13,437/yr
+5.0% nominal vs today · +2.0% real/yr · 44% conf.
2029 · base scenario
lei 14.8K
≈ $14,814/yr
+15.8% nominal vs today · +2.0% real/yr · 32% conf.
2031 · base scenario
lei 16.3K
≈ $16,332/yr
+27.6% nominal vs today · +2.0% real/yr · 30% conf.
Drivers

What moves this number

market signals
Inflation (CPI)
→ · 3.0% annual price growth
Wage growth
↑ · 3.0% nominal wage trend
Role demand trend
↑ · 2.0% annual role demand
Hiring demand
→ · Demand index 50/100
Automation exposure
→ · 10% exposure
Real wage growth
↑ · 2.0% after 3.0% inflation
Scenario growth
↑ · 5.0% modelled nominal growth
Take-home

What lands in your account

top rate only · 10.0% top marginal
LevelGrossTaxEffectiveNet annualNet monthly
entry lei 8.3K Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate
mid lei 12.8K Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate
senior lei 21.1K Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate
executive lei 35.8K Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate

Only the top marginal rate (10.0%) is known. It is not applied flat, because that would overstate tax at lower incomes. Add verified brackets to enable a take-home estimate. Social contributions and local levies are not included.

Housing costs

What renting costs in Romania

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Negotiation

What to ask for

mid-level band
Walk-away
lei 12.8K
median
Target
lei 14.8K
75th percentile
Anchor
lei 15.6K
target + 5%
Script

Based on market data for General Surgeon in Romania, the median is lei 12.8K and the 75th percentile is lei 14.8K. I am targeting lei 15.6K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.

Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave

Relocation

Same pay, elsewhere

purchasing-power equivalent
Afghanistan $12.8K equivalent · CoL 100
Albania $12.8K equivalent · CoL 100
Algeria $12.8K equivalent · CoL 100
American Samoa $12.8K equivalent · CoL 100
Andorra $12.8K equivalent · CoL 100
Angola $12.8K equivalent · CoL 100

Equivalent salary needed to keep the same purchasing power, from imported cost-of-living indices and FX. Compare more in the relocation tool.

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Common questions

General Surgeon salary in Romania — FAQ

What is the average salary of a General Surgeon in Romania?

SpotSalary models a median annual salary of lei 12.8K for a General Surgeon in Romania, or about lei 1,066 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from lei 10.2K to lei 14.8K, with a full P10–P90 range of lei 8.2K to lei 17.8K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.

How much does an entry-level General Surgeon earn in Romania?

The entry-level band for a General Surgeon in Romania centres on lei 8.3K per year (P25–P75: lei 6.7K–lei 9.6K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.

How much does a senior or executive General Surgeon earn in Romania?

The executive band for a General Surgeon in Romania has a median of lei 35.8K per year and a P75 of lei 41.6K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.

What is the salary outlook for a General Surgeon in Romania?

The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches lei 16.3K by 2031, about 27.6% above today before inflation and 2.0% per year in real terms after 3.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.

How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?

Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 50% confidence.

Sources & method

What this benchmark is built on

50% confidence

SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.

  • SpotSalary deterministic wage model · derived data
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Method

Benchmarks are constrained by market signals and validated for plausibility. Forecasts use inflation, wage growth, demand and automation, with scenario bands that widen over time.

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