Surgeon Salary in Nepal (Pay 2026)
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Surgeon salary in Nepal is NPR 180,000-600,000/month. Pay by surgical specialty, top hospitals and how to become a surgeon.
Typical monthly salary range month in Nepal, 2026.
Salary by experience level
Key skills
- •Surgical technique
- •Anatomy
- •Decision-making
- •Steady hands
- •Patient management
Perks & benefits
- •Surgery fees
- •On-call
- •Hospital equity
How to become a Surgeon
Complete MBBS; enter MS Surgery via entrance; complete 3-year residency; register and practice.
How to earn more
Subspecialize (laparoscopic, cardiac, neuro); fellowship abroad; private operation theatre stake.
Career growth path
Senior Surgeon -> Head of Surgery -> Medical Director
Pros
- ✓Highest medical income
- ✓Reputation
- ✓Saving lives
Cons
- ×Stress
- ×Litigation risk
- ×Years of training
Frequently asked questions
What is surgeon salary in Nepal?+
General surgeons earn NPR 180,000-300,000/month; specialist surgeons (cardiac, neuro) earn NPR 400,000-600,000+/month.
How to become a surgeon in Nepal?+
Complete MBBS, clear MS entrance, finish 3-year MS Surgery residency, register with NMC and practice at a hospital.
Which surgical specialty pays the most in Nepal?+
Cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery are the highest-paying surgical specialties in Nepal.