Canadian physicians report average compensation of C$394,000 as pay pressures persist
Medscape's 2026 Canada physician compensation report shows average total physician compensation of C$394,000, while fewer than half of respondents say they feel fairly paid.
Average base salary was reported at C$290,000, with the survey also highlighting unpaid work and continuing financial pressure across the Canadian medical workforce.
The findings provide a current benchmark for physician earnings, perceived compensation fairness and the wider economics affecting medical practice in Canada.
Field | Content |
Article Type | Compensation |
Report | Medscape Canada Physician Compensation Report 2026 |
Geography | Canada |
Average Total Compensation | C$394,000 |
Average Base Salary | C$290,000 |
Fairly Compensated | 47% of respondents |
Topic | Physician compensation and workforce economics |
What Happened | Medscape published its 2026 Canadian physician compensation report with new data on earnings and perceptions of pay. |
Why It Matters | The report provides a current benchmark for physician remuneration while highlighting ongoing dissatisfaction with compensation and the burden of unpaid work. |
Supporting Context | Less than half of surveyed physicians said they felt fairly compensated despite average total compensation approaching C$400,000. |
Workforce Context | The findings sit within broader concerns around physician workload, practice costs and recruitment and retention pressures. |
Potential Impact | Compensation trends can influence specialty choice, workforce mobility, recruitment and long-term health-system staffing. |
Key Takeaway | Canadian physicians reported average total compensation of C$394,000, but only 47% said they felt fairly compensated. |
What to Watch | Specialty-level pay differences, gender gaps, changes in unpaid workload and future compensation trends. |
Primary Source | Medscape |
Relevant Date | 29 September 2026 |
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