Do international physicians feel fairly compensated?

Fifty-two percent of American physicians feel fairly compensated, according to Medscape’s 2023 “International Physician Compensation Report,” published Oct. 11. 

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The report noted that U.S. has fewer physicians per capita than other developed countries, which could contribute to their higher wages.

Here’s how physicians around the world answered the question: “Do you feel fairly compensated?”

U.S.:

Yes: 52 percent

No: 48 percent

Argentina:

Yes: 5 percent 

No: 95 percent

Brazil:

Yes: 35 percent 

No: 65 percent

Canada:

Yes: 43 percent 

No: 57 percent

France:

Yes: 23 percent 

No: 77 percent

Germany:

Yes: 35 percent 

No: 65 percent

Italy:

Yes: 11 percent 

No: 89 percent

Mexico:

Yes: 29 percent 

No: 71 percent

Portugal:

Yes: 11 percent 

No: 89 percent

Spain:

Yes: 13 percent 

No: 87 percent

U.K.:

Yes: 20 percent 

No: 80 percent

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