How much does a physician make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: $386,000 in Canada; HK$2,100,000 in Hong Kong; $256,000 in United States, and more.

Which country pays physicians the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Canada leads on an FX-adjusted view at about $386,000 per year ($278,440).

Which country pays physicians the least?

Among covered countries, Vietnam is on the lower end at about 480.170.000 ₫ per year (local currency).

Is physician a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +3% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Physician Salary by Country

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

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+3%

projected growth

Physician pay worldwide: Canada leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Physician is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Canada leads near $278,440 ($386,000 local) while Vietnam sits near $18,461 (480.170.000 ₫ local) — about 15.1×.

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Clinical judgment, and Ethics.

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 +3% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Canada, Hong Kong is next on the USD ranking at about $267,898. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, and Dental Hygienist. 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 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 Canada.

Skills commonly listed: Diagnosis, Treatment, Clinical judgment, Ethics, and Research. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Physician list is telling you

Canada leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at $386,000 ($278,440). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Canada physician page before treating the rank as a plan.

Physician salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$256,000	$21,300
United Kingdom	$176,066	$14,627
Canada	$278,440	$23,227
Australia	$202,026	$16,835
Germany	$175,296	$14,627
France	$172,974	$14,395
Netherlands	$220,571	$18,342
Switzerland	$243,622	$20,281
Singapore	$142,325	$11,874
India	$56,197	$4,683
Japan	$137,745	$11,479
South Korea	$133,509	$11,126
Poland	$109,129	$9,090
Brazil	$115,844	$9,654
United Arab Emirates	$234,717	$19,551
Mexico	$134,057	$11,171
Ireland	$244,950	$20,432
Spain	$143,952	$11,957
Italy	$145,112	$12,073
Sweden	$153,434	$12,786
Norway	$192,676	$16,056
Denmark	$190,789	$15,899
Belgium	$233,341	$19,503
Austria	$177,618	$14,860
Portugal	$94,149	$7,894
Finland	$159,043	$13,234
China	$198,925	$16,582
Hong Kong	$267,898	$22,325
New Zealand	$205,937	$17,161
Indonesia	$34,736	$2,895
Philippines	$42,600	$3,551
Vietnam	$18,461	$1,538
Thailand	$81,114	$6,760
Malaysia	$152,214	$12,689
Israel	$245,526	$20,472
Saudi Arabia	$163,200	$13,600
Turkey	$116,001	$9,667
Argentina	$47,421	$3,952
Colombia	$75,585	$6,299
South Africa	$93,700	$7,806

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

DiagnosisTreatmentClinical judgmentEthicsResearch

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: $386,000 in Canada; HK$2,100,000 in Hong Kong; $256,000 in United States, and more.
Which country pays physicians the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Canada leads on an FX-adjusted view at about $386,000 per year ($278,440).
Which country pays physicians the least?: Among covered countries, Vietnam is on the lower end at about 480.170.000 ₫ per year (local currency).
Is physician a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +3% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do physicians need?: Common skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Clinical judgment, Ethics, and Research. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, and Dental Hygienist. Compare pay on each job page.