General Medical Practitioner Average Salary in Egypt 2023
How much money does a person working as General Medical Practitioner make in Egypt?
LOW
9,160
EGP AVERAGE
17,000
EGP HIGH
25,600
EGP
A person working as General Medical Practitioner in Egypt typically earns around 17,000 EGP per month. Salaries range from 9,160 EGP (lowest) to 25,600 EGP (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. General Medical Practitioner salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
General Medical Practitioner Pay Scale and Salaries in Egypt
Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison
15,100 EGP or more
13,500 to 15,100 EGP
10,100 EGP or less
10,100 to 13,500 EGP
 9,160 EGP |
15,200 EGP |
25,600 EGP |
Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range
Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary
General Medical Practitioner salaries in Egypt range from 9,160 EGP per month (starting salary) to 25,600 EGP per month (maximum salary). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.
Median Salary
The median salary is 15,200 EGP per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as General Medical Practitioner(s) are earning less than 15,200 EGP while the other half are earning more than 15,200 EGP. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles and Salary Scale
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of General Medical Practitioner(s) are earning less than 12,700 EGP while 75% of them are earning more than 12,700 EGP. Also from the diagram, 75% of General Medical Practitioner(s) are earning less than 17,100 EGP while 25% are earning more than 17,100 EGP.
Pay Scale Structure
We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 10,100 EGP to 13,500 EGP. Approximatly 20% fall under the 10,100 EGP cap. Ten percent of wages are from 13,500 EGP to 15,100 EGP. Only 5% of people grossed 15,100 EGP or more.
General Medical Practitioner Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
General Medical Practitioner average salary change by experience in Egypt
| 0 - 2 Years | 10,600 EGP | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +26% | 13,400 EGP |
| 5 - 10 Years | +32% | 17,700 EGP |
| 10 - 15 Years | +18% | 20,800 EGP |
| 15 - 20 Years | +11% | 23,100 EGP |
| 20+ Years | +6% | 24,500 EGP |
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down General Medical Practitioner salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
Employees with less than two years of experience makes approximately 10,600 EGP per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 13,400 EGP per month, 26% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 17,700 EGP per month, 32% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, General Medical Practitioner whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 20,800 EGP per month, 18% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 23,100 EGP per month, 11% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 24,500 EGP per month, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - General Medical Practitioner
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male General Medical Practitioner employees in Egypt earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 17,600 EGP | |
| Female | -9% | 16,000 EGP |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Egypt for all Careers
General Medical Practitioner Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Egypt
How much are annual salary increments in Egypt for General Medical Practitioner(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
General Medical Practitioner
General Medical Practitioner(s) in Egypt are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Egypt / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Egypt for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
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.
General Medical Practitioner Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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"General Medical Practitioner" is considered to be a high bonus-based job. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
23% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 77% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 7% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 77% | |
| No Bonus | 23% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
General Medical Practitioner Salary Trend and Forecast in Egypt
How are General Medical Practitioner salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.
| Average Salary 2019 | 15,500 EGP | |
| Average Salary 2020 | +2% | 15,700 EGP |
| Average Salary 2021 | +2% | 16,100 EGP |
| Average Salary 2022 | +2% | 16,500 EGP |
General Medical Practitioner salaries in Egypt are on the rise in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 2% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.
General Medical Practitioner Average Hourly Wage in Egypt
98 EGP per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Egypt is 98 EGP. This means that the average General Medical Practitioner in Egypt earns approximately 98 EGP for every worked hour.
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 fix 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 'General Medical Practitioner' in Egypt is 53 EGP. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.
General Medical Practitioner VS Other Jobs
The average salary for General Medical Practitioner is 22% less than that of Doctor / Physician. Also, Doctor / Physician salaries are 57% more than those of Health and Medical.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Advanced Nutrition Aide | 13,200 EGP |  -22% |
| Advanced Practice Provider | 12,100 EGP | -29% |
| Allergist | 16,200 EGP | -4% |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 9,820 EGP | -42% |
| Chiropractor | 11,200 EGP | -34% |
| Clinical Psychologist | 28,600 EGP |  +69% |
| Correctional Treatment Specialist | 16,900 EGP | -0% |
| Counseling Psychologist | 21,200 EGP | +25% |
| Dermatologist | 28,100 EGP | +66% |
| Dietitian | 17,600 EGP | +4% |
| Doctor | 21,900 EGP | +29% |
| Emergency Department Physician | 19,200 EGP | +13% |
| Exercise Physiologist | 21,700 EGP | +28% |
| Forensic Pathologist | 23,600 EGP | +39% |
| General Medical Practitioner | 17,000 EGP | +0% |
| Genetic Counselor | 15,100 EGP | -11% |
| Internist | 28,900 EGP | +70% |
| Interventionist | 26,700 EGP | +57% |
| Invasive Cardiologist | 34,300 EGP | +100% |
| Mental Health Therapst | 15,700 EGP | -7% |
| Naturopathic Physician | 26,700 EGP | +57% |
| Neurologist | 27,800 EGP | +64% |
| Neurophysiology Technologist | 7,970 EGP | -53% |
| Nuclear Medicine Physician | 22,600 EGP | +33% |
| Obstetrician / Gynecologist | 24,900 EGP | +47% |
| Occupational Health Safety Specialist | 13,000 EGP | -23% |
| Ophthalmologist | 19,800 EGP | +17% |
| Optometrist | 19,600 EGP | +16% |
| Pediatrician | 22,200 EGP | +31% |
| Physical Therapist | 14,300 EGP | -16% |
| Physical Therapy Director | 17,600 EGP | +4% |
| Physician - Anesthesiology | 31,700 EGP | +87% |
| Physician - Cardiology | 32,700 EGP | +93% |
| Physician - CCU | 19,800 EGP | +17% |
| Physician - Dermatology | 26,900 EGP | +59% |
| Physician - Emergency Room | 19,500 EGP | +15% |
| Physician - Endocrinology | 26,500 EGP | +56% |
| Physician - Family Practice | 17,800 EGP | +5% |
| Physician - Gastroenterology | 23,300 EGP | +37% |
| Physician - Generalist | 19,900 EGP | +17% |
| Physician - Geriatrics | 16,600 EGP | -2% |
| Physician - Hematology / Oncology | 24,700 EGP | +46% |
| Physician - Immunology / Allergy | 26,300 EGP | +55% |
| Physician - Infectious Disease | 23,900 EGP | +41% |
| Physician - Internal Medicine | 28,200 EGP | +66% |
| Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine | 21,700 EGP | +28% |
| Physician - Nephrology | 28,400 EGP | +68% |
| Physician - Neurology | 27,400 EGP | +62% |
| Physician - Nuclear Medicine | 22,400 EGP | +32% |
| Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology | 25,300 EGP | +49% |
| Physician - Occupational Medicine | 18,900 EGP | +11% |
| Physician - Ophthalmology | 17,100 EGP | +1% |
| Physician - Otolaryngology | 17,100 EGP | +1% |
| Physician - Pain Medicine | 15,400 EGP | -9% |
| Physician - Pathology | 20,900 EGP | +23% |
| Physician - Pediatric Cardiology | 24,900 EGP | +47% |
| Physician - Pediatric Neonatology | 22,900 EGP | +35% |
| Physician - Pediatrics | 22,100 EGP | +30% |
| Physician - Physiatry | 23,200 EGP | +37% |
| Physician - Podiatry | 20,600 EGP | +22% |
| Physician - Pulmonary Medicine | 17,300 EGP | +2% |
| Physician - Radiation Therapy | 27,400 EGP | +62% |
| Physician - Radiology | 26,400 EGP | +56% |
| Physician - Rheumatology | 24,900 EGP | +47% |
| Physician - Sports Medicine | 23,800 EGP | +40% |
| Physician - Urology | 32,800 EGP | +93% |
| Physician Assistant | 14,800 EGP | -13% |
| Physiotherapist | 15,900 EGP | -6% |
| Podiatrist | 17,500 EGP | +3% |
| Preventive Medicine Physician | 21,500 EGP | +27% |
| Psychiatrist | 23,900 EGP | +41% |
| Psychololgist | 23,300 EGP | +37% |
| Psychometrician | 19,200 EGP | +13% |
| Radiologist | 24,100 EGP | +42% |
| Registered Respiratory Therapist | 14,900 EGP | -12% |
| Skin Care Specialist | 13,900 EGP | -18% |
| Urologist | 32,400 EGP | +91% |
| Vision Rehabilitation Therapist | 15,200 EGP | -10% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Alexandria | 18,300 EGP |
| Cairo | 19,700 EGP |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | 16,000 EGP |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Egypt earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 8,900 EGP | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 9,440 EGP |
Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide
What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for General Medical Practitioner in Egypt?
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 15,200 EGP and 17,100 EGP. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.
Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)
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 salart after tax for every career.
Base / Basic Salary
The base salary for General Medical Practitioner in Egypt is ranges from 12,700 EGP to 17,100 EGP. 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 in 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 of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
