How much does a physician assistant make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 3 000 000 kr in Norway; CHF 202'000 in Switzerland; € 204.000 in Netherlands, and more.

Which country pays physician assistants the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 3 000 000 kr per year ($321,127).

Which country pays physician assistants the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,560,000 per year (local currency).

Is physician assistant a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +27% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Physician Assistant Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+27%

projected growth

Physician Assistant pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Physician Assistant is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $321,127 (3 000 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $24,983 (₱1,560,000 local) — about 12.9×.

Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under a physician's supervision. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Prescribing, and EMR.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +27% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $249,805. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Physician Assistant pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prescribing, EMR, and Patient care. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Physician Assistant list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 3 000 000 kr ($321,127). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway physician assistant page before treating the rank as a plan.

Physician Assistant salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$147,000	$12,300
United Kingdom	$203,153	$16,929
Canada	$188,993	$15,725
Australia	$233,548	$19,486
Germany	$217,088	$18,110
France	$200,836	$16,717
Netherlands	$236,824	$19,735
Switzerland	$249,805	$20,776
Singapore	$222,530	$18,557
India	$32,878	$2,739
Japan	$144,755	$12,063
South Korea	$177,461	$14,788
Poland	$163,024	$13,594
Brazil	$66,803	$5,560
United Arab Emirates	$135,330	$11,273
Mexico	$77,024	$6,421
Ireland	$200,836	$16,717
Spain	$155,561	$13,002
Italy	$152,078	$12,654
Sweden	$207,709	$17,306
Norway	$321,127	$26,761
Denmark	$228,016	$19,001
Belgium	$235,663	$19,619
Austria	$196,192	$16,369
Portugal	$114,697	$9,519
Finland	$174,135	$14,511
China	$115,050	$9,590
Hong Kong	$154,360	$12,859
New Zealand	$150,310	$12,546
Indonesia	$28,758	$2,396
Philippines	$24,983	$2,082
Vietnam	$28,902	$2,409
Thailand	$57,895	$4,825
Malaysia	$86,909	$7,251
Israel	$180,967	$15,086
Saudi Arabia	$97,867	$8,160
Turkey	$68,565	$5,713
Argentina	$28,871	$2,406
Colombia	$55,780	$4,648
South Africa	$54,731	$4,561

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

DiagnosisTreatmentPrescribingEMRPatient care

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician assistant make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 3 000 000 kr in Norway; CHF 202'000 in Switzerland; € 204.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays physician assistants the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 3 000 000 kr per year ($321,127).
Which country pays physician assistants the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,560,000 per year (local currency).
Is physician assistant a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +27% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do physician assistants need?: Common skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Prescribing, EMR, and Patient care. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.