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Physician Salary in France

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The France median is $169,938 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$169,938
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,142
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$169,938
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$81.70
varies by city

Physician salary by city in France

CityPer year
Marseille, FR$169,938
Toulouse, FR$169,938
Nice, FR$169,938
Nantes, FR$169,938
Strasbourg, FR$169,938
Bordeaux, FR$169,938
Montpellier, FR$169,938
Lille, FR$169,938
Rennes, FR$169,938
Reims, FR$169,938
Paris, FR$127,739
Lyon, FR$85,539

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in France?
The national median physician salary in France is about 149 000 € per year (12 400 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 75 000 € to 149 000 €.
Which France city pays physicians the most?
Marseille, FR pays the most at about 149 000 € per year.
Which France city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 75 000 € per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in France?
Across France cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about 49 800 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 214 600 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many France cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
Is physician in demand in France?
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.