Heart Surgeon Salary in the USA. Heart surgeon’s salary per year in the US differs from city to city. In Illinois, a heart Surgeon earns an average of from between $101,736 to $450,000 per annum.In New York, the average yearly salary of heart surgeon ranges from $60,402 to $477,158.he average salary per year in UK for a heart Surgeon ranges from between £20,760 – £184,336 with a average yearly pay of £84,894. The typical bonus of heart surgeon can reach up to £50,598 per annum.