How much is a doctors starting salary?
The starting salary for a doctor varies depending on the country, specialty, and level of experience. In the United States, for example, the median annual salary for all physicians and surgeons was $208,000 in May 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, salaries can range from less than $100,000 for some primary care physicians to more than $500,000 for some specialists.
In the United Kingdom, the starting salary for a junior doctor is £28,751 per year. In Canada, the average starting salary for a doctor is C$100,000 per year. In Australia, the starting salary for a doctor is A$115,000 per year.
It is important to note that these are just starting salaries, and doctors' salaries can increase significantly with experience. For example, in the United States, the average annual salary for all physicians and surgeons with more than 20 years of experience was $342,410 in May 2019.