The following infographic provides an overview of the average physician salary in Italy, including details on the top paying regions and specialties.
The average income of a doctor in Italy is around €36,000 per year (roughly $42,000). This amount may vary depending on the region and specialization.
Italy’s healthcare system is ranked as one of the best in the world. It’s free for children under 16 years old, but adults will have to pay for their own medical care unless they have a serious illness or injury. In this case, they will receive 90% coverage from the government.
Physicians working in public hospitals are paid according to their level of experience and their position within the hospital hierarchy. If you want to make more money than usual as a physician in Italy, it’s best to work for private clinics or clinics that offer services outside of Italy.
Physician Salary Italy
Physicians are among the highest-paid professionals in Italy. The average annual salary for a physician is $108,000 per year, according to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook. This is higher than the average wage for all occupations in Italy, which was $53,040 as of May 2018.
In addition to higher than average wages, physicians also receive generous benefits that include paid vacation time, health insurance and retirement plans.
