Physician Assistant Salary by Country
Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under a physician's supervision. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+27%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Physician Assistant salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $159,000 | $13,300 |
 United Kingdom | $200,806 | $16,734 |
 Canada | $184,960 | $15,390 |
 Australia | $226,235 | $18,876 |
 Germany | $213,278 | $17,792 |
 France | $197,311 | $16,424 |
 Netherlands | $232,667 | $19,389 |
 Switzerland | $249,602 | $20,759 |
 Singapore | $218,965 | $18,260 |
 India | $32,777 | $2,731 |
 Japan | $142,884 | $11,907 |
 South Korea | $161,763 | $13,480 |
 Poland | $159,902 | $13,334 |
 Brazil | $67,690 | $5,634 |
 United Arab Emirates | $135,330 | $11,273 |
 Mexico | $74,798 | $6,235 |
 Ireland | $197,311 | $16,424 |
 Spain | $152,830 | $12,774 |
 Italy | $149,409 | $12,432 |
 Sweden | $205,663 | $17,135 |
 Norway | $306,786 | $25,565 |
 Denmark | $224,732 | $18,728 |
 Belgium | $231,526 | $19,275 |
 Austria | $192,749 | $16,081 |
 Portugal | $112,684 | $9,352 |
 Finland | $171,079 | $14,257 |
 China | $114,307 | $9,528 |
 Hong Kong | $154,341 | $12,858 |
 New Zealand | $146,243 | $12,206 |
 Indonesia | $28,228 | $2,352 |
 Philippines | $25,345 | $2,112 |
 Vietnam | $28,703 | $2,392 |
 Thailand | $57,588 | $4,799 |
 Malaysia | $85,998 | $7,175 |
 Israel | $179,644 | $14,976 |
 Saudi Arabia | $97,867 | $8,160 |
 Turkey | $70,386 | $5,865 |
 Argentina | $29,231 | $2,436 |
 Colombia | $54,347 | $4,529 |
 South Africa | $53,936 | $4,495 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
DiagnosisTreatmentPrescribingEMRPatient care
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a physician assistant make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 751.770.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 510.120.000 in Indonesia; ₩242,860,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays physician assistants the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 751.770.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays physician assistants the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 98 800 € per year (local currency).
- Is physician assistant a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +27% over the next decade.
- What skills do physician assistants need?
- Common skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Prescribing, EMR, Patient care. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.