Doctor (Physician) Salary After Tax in Canada
Median Doctor (Physician) pay in Canada is about $180,000 — here’s what that means after tax.
= $180,000 per year
Estimated monthly take-home
$10,585
$127,021 per year · 29.4% goes to tax & contributions
| Item | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $180,000 | $15,000 |
| Income taxafter tax credits | −$35,510 | −$2,959 |
| Ontario tax | −$11,700 | −$975 |
| CPP5.95% on $3,500–$74,600 | −$4,230 | −$353 |
| CPP24% on $74,600–$85,000 | −$416 | −$35 |
| EI1.63% up to $68,900 | −$1,123 | −$94 |
| Take-home pay | $127,021 | $10,585 |
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources. Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.
| Canada | |
|---|---|
| Median gross salary | $180,000 |
| Estimated take-home / year | $127,021 |
| Estimated take-home / month | $10,585 |
| Effective tax & contributions | 29.4% |
Doctor (Physician) pay in Canada, after tax
A Doctor (Physician) in Canada earns a median of about $180,000 gross. After Canada income tax and contributions, that works out to roughly $10,585 a month in take-home, with 29.4% of the salary going to tax and contributions.
At this income the marginal rate in Canada is about 36%, so a pay rise, bonus or move into a senior Doctor (Physician) role is taxed at that rate on the extra earnings — useful to know when you weigh up the next step.
What affects a Doctor (Physician)’s salary
Specialty and seniority create huge spreads; the US sits far above Europe for most specialties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
+What is the average Doctor (Physician) salary in Canada?
The median Doctor (Physician) salary in Canada is around $180,000 gross. Specialty and seniority create huge spreads; the US sits far above Europe for most specialties.
+What is a Doctor (Physician)'s take-home pay in Canada?
On the median $180,000 salary, a Doctor (Physician) in Canada takes home roughly $10,585 a month after tax. Use the calculator above for a specific figure.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources (last reviewed June 2026). Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.