Surgical Services Director

2 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Surgical Services Director pay from Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.

Role summary

Responsible for surgical services, including preoperative unit; operating room; post-anesthesia care unit; sterile processing department; and anesthesia services in a hospital by overseeing activities and operations and ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. Oversees the staff and resources of the department. Establishes policies and procedures for surgical services. Typically has five or more years supervisory experience. NOTE: If this is an outpatient surgical unit, please see 6055 Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgery Manager.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Surgical Services Director salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover Surgical Services Director pay?
2 surveys publish Surgical Services Director benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
How does Surgical Services Director pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for Surgical Services Director varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for Surgical Services Director?
CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Surgical Services Director ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
How often should I refresh Surgical Services Director pay benchmarks?
Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.

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