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Physician Salary in Canada

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The Canada median is $272,499 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$272,499
per year
Monthly (national)
$22,732
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$272,499
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$131.01
varies by city

Physician salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$272,499
Québec, QC$272,499
Halifax, NS$272,499
Victoria, BC$272,499
Kitchener, ON$272,499
Burnaby, BC$272,499
Longueuil, QC$272,499
Regina, SK$272,499
Toronto, ON$207,551
Ottawa, ON$193,432
Edmonton, AB$175,077
Montreal, QC$171,547

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in Canada?
The national median physician salary in Canada is about $386,000 per year ($32,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $243,000 to $386,000.
Which Canada city pays physicians the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $386,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $243,000 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about $162,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $555,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is physician in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist.