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Doctor / Physician Average Salaries in Turkey 2024

How much money does a person working in Doctor / Physician make in Turkey?

Average Monthly Salary

18,100 TRY

( 217,000 TRY yearly)

LOW
6,760
TRY AVERAGE
18,100
TRY HIGH
31,100
TRY

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Doctor / Physician in Turkey typically earns around 18,100 TRY. Salaries range from 6,760 TRY (lowest average) to 31,100 TRY (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Doctor / Physician domain in Turkey exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job Title

Average Salary

Health and Medical
Advanced Nutrition Aide	11,300 TRY
Advanced Practice Provider	11,000 TRY
Allergist	14,400 TRY
Assistant Pathologist	10,900 TRY

Behavioral Health Specialist	8,600 TRY
Cardiac Sonographer	9,610 TRY
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist	30,800 TRY
Cardiovascular Perfusionist	20,200 TRY
Chiropractor	9,130 TRY
Clinical Psychologist	24,400 TRY
Correctional Treatment Specialist	14,300 TRY
Counseling Psychologist	19,300 TRY
Dermatologist	23,700 TRY
Diabetologist	16,700 TRY
Dietitian	16,000 TRY
Doctor	20,700 TRY
Emergency and Critical Care Consultant	22,200 TRY
Emergency Department Physician	18,500 TRY
Exercise Physiologist	19,900 TRY
Forensic Pathologist	20,400 TRY
General Medical Practitioner	16,400 TRY
Genetic Counselor	12,400 TRY
Healthcare Practitioner	15,800 TRY
Internist	24,700 TRY
Interventionist	24,200 TRY
Invasive Cardiologist	33,000 TRY
Lifestyle Medicine Expert	12,600 TRY
Medical Massage Therapist	9,200 TRY
Mental Health Therapst	13,900 TRY
Naturopathic Physician	23,600 TRY
Neurologist	24,300 TRY
Neurophysiology Technologist	7,150 TRY
Neuroscientist	23,500 TRY
Nuclear Medicine Physician	20,300 TRY
Obstetrician / Gynecologist	21,600 TRY
Occupational Health Safety Specialist	11,500 TRY
Ophthalmologist	16,200 TRY
Optometrist	17,200 TRY
Pediatrician	19,100 TRY
Physical Therapist	12,600 TRY
Physical Therapy Director	14,800 TRY
Physician - Anesthesiology	28,300 TRY
Physician - Cardiology	30,900 TRY
Physician - CCU	16,200 TRY
Physician - Dermatology	23,300 TRY
Physician - Emergency Room	17,900 TRY
Physician - Endocrinology	23,300 TRY
Physician - Family Practice	16,600 TRY
Physician - Gastroenterology	20,700 TRY
Physician - Generalist	17,000 TRY
Physician - Geriatrics	15,000 TRY
Physician - Hematology / Oncology	21,400 TRY
Physician - Immunology / Allergy	23,100 TRY
Physician - Infectious Disease	20,100 TRY
Physician - Internal Medicine	25,100 TRY
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine	20,500 TRY
Physician - Nephrology	25,600 TRY
Physician - Neurology	23,700 TRY
Physician - Nuclear Medicine	20,500 TRY
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology	22,200 TRY
Physician - Occupational Medicine	17,500 TRY
Physician - Ophthalmology	15,200 TRY
Physician - Otolaryngology	14,600 TRY
Physician - Pain Medicine	13,900 TRY
Physician - Pathology	18,000 TRY
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology	22,700 TRY
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology	20,100 TRY
Physician - Pediatrics	18,500 TRY
Physician - Physiatry	20,600 TRY
Physician - Podiatry	19,300 TRY
Physician - Pulmonary Medicine	15,600 TRY
Physician - Radiation Therapy	23,600 TRY
Physician - Radiology	24,100 TRY
Physician - Rheumatology	21,700 TRY
Physician - Sports Medicine	22,000 TRY
Physician - Urology	29,100 TRY
Physician Assistant	12,500 TRY
Physiotherapist	14,300 TRY
Podiatrist	14,700 TRY
Preventive Medicine Physician	19,600 TRY
Psychiatrist	20,800 TRY
Psychololgist	20,000 TRY
Psychometrician	17,600 TRY
Public Health Physician	15,700 TRY
Pulmonologist	20,100 TRY
Radiologist	22,200 TRY
Registered Dietitian	15,800 TRY
Registered Respiratory Therapist	13,000 TRY
Skin Care Specialist	12,200 TRY
Telemedicine Physician	14,600 TRY
Urologist	27,200 TRY
Virtual / Augmented Reality Therapist	8,730 TRY
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist	13,100 TRY

Doctor / Physician Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Turkey

Median and salary distribution Turkey Doctor / Physician monthly

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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
16,000 TRY or more

10% of people earn
13,600 to 16,000 TRY

20% of people earn
8,440 TRY or less

65% of people earn
8,440 to 13,600 TRY

Minimum Salary
6,760 TRY

Median
15,900 TRY

Maximum
31,100 TRY

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary
Salaries in Doctor / Physician in Turkey range from 6,760 TRY (starting average salary) to 31,100 TRY (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.
Median Salary
The median income in the field of Doctor / Physician is 15,900 TRY, implying that half of the workforce in Turkey earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.
Percentiles and Salary Scale
Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Doctor / Physician in Turkey earn less than 12,300 TRY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 18,800 TRY, while 25% earn more than that.
Pay Scale Structure
Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Doctor / Physician in Turkey. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 8,440 TRY to 13,600 TRY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 8,440 TRY mark, while 10% ranged from 13,600 TRY to 16,000 TRY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 16,000 TRY or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Doctor / Physician in Turkey having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.

Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

“ On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark. ”

* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Doctor / Physician / Turkey

Salary comparison by gender Turkey Doctor / Physician monthly

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Doctor / Physician in Turkey, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 13%.

Male		18,900 TRY
Female	-12%	16,700 TRY

Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Turkey for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Doctor / Physician / Turkey

How much are annual salary increments in Turkey for individuals working in Doctor / Physician? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Doctor / Physician in Turkey are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Turkey Doctor / Physician

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Turkey / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

“The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Turkey is 5%.”

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Doctor / Physician / Turkey

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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26% of surveyed staff in Doctor / Physician reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 74% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 8% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus
74%
No Bonus
26%
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance Bonuses
Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based Bonuses
Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.

What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue Generators

Supporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.

Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

“Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.”

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Doctor / Physician / Turkey

100 TRY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Doctor / Physician in Turkey is 100 TRY.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.

Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Doctor / Physician in Turkey is 39 TRY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

City	Average Salary

Ankara	19,600 TRY
Antalya	17,600 TRY
Istanbul	21,100 TRY
Izmir	18,900 TRY

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Turkey is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector		7,660 TRY
Public Sector	+5%	8,040 TRY

Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Doctor / Physician in Turkey?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 15,900 TRY and 18,800 TRY. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Doctor / Physician in Turkey ranges from 6,760 TRY to 12,300 TRY. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.

What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary

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