What does the market actually pay for surgical call? Select a trauma level and region. The arithmetic is visible here.
The full arithmetic of your W-2 contract
W-2 TRUE COST CALCULATOR → gs-w2.netlify.appCall coverage rates derived from: Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2024, MGMA DataDive Provider Compensation 2023, locum tenens market surveys (Staff Care, Weatherby Healthcare), and CMS Medicare payment data for emergency surgical procedures. Figures represent estimated market ranges for independent surgical call coverage. W-2 employed rates typically run 20-35% below independent market rates due to administrative absorption by the employer. All figures in USD. Regional variation reflects cost-of-living, rural premium, and local market supply. This is education, not legal or financial advice.