Physician Salary by Country
Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+3%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Physician salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $269,000 | $22,400 |
 United Kingdom | $174,032 | $14,458 |
 Canada | $272,499 | $22,732 |
 Australia | $195,700 | $16,308 |
 Germany | $172,219 | $14,371 |
 France | $169,938 | $14,142 |
 Netherlands | $216,700 | $18,020 |
 Switzerland | $243,423 | $20,265 |
 Singapore | $140,045 | $11,683 |
 India | $56,025 | $4,668 |
 Japan | $135,965 | $11,331 |
 South Korea | $121,699 | $10,142 |
 Poland | $107,040 | $8,916 |
 Brazil | $117,381 | $9,782 |
 United Arab Emirates | $234,717 | $19,551 |
 Mexico | $130,183 | $10,849 |
 Ireland | $240,651 | $20,073 |
 Spain | $141,425 | $11,747 |
 Italy | $142,565 | $11,861 |
 Sweden | $151,922 | $12,660 |
 Norway | $184,072 | $15,339 |
 Denmark | $188,041 | $15,670 |
 Belgium | $229,245 | $19,161 |
 Austria | $174,500 | $14,599 |
 Portugal | $92,496 | $7,756 |
 Finland | $156,252 | $13,002 |
 China | $197,641 | $16,475 |
 Hong Kong | $267,865 | $22,322 |
 New Zealand | $200,365 | $16,697 |
 Indonesia | $34,096 | $2,841 |
 Philippines | $43,216 | $3,602 |
 Vietnam | $18,333 | $1,528 |
 Thailand | $80,683 | $6,725 |
 Malaysia | $150,620 | $12,556 |
 Israel | $243,731 | $20,322 |
 Saudi Arabia | $163,200 | $13,600 |
 Turkey | $119,083 | $9,924 |
 Argentina | $48,011 | $4,001 |
 Colombia | $73,642 | $6,137 |
 South Africa | $92,339 | $7,693 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
DiagnosisTreatmentClinical judgmentEthicsResearch
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a physician make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include Rp 616.160.000 in Indonesia; 480.170.000 ₫ in Vietnam; $ 241.280.000 in Colombia, and more.
- Which country pays physicians the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Indonesia has the highest national median at about Rp 616.160.000 per year.
- Which country pays physicians the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 81 100 € per year (local currency).
- Is physician a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade.
- What skills do physicians need?
- Common skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Clinical judgment, Ethics, Research. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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