How much does a District doctor make

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District doctor salary

92 200 kr

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What will be the salary after tax?

88 000 - 108 400 kr / month

Women earn 97% of what men do.

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Salary progression District doctor

20142014201520152016201620172017201820182019201920202020202120212022202220232023
Average salary 92 200 kr
Males 93 800 kr
Females 90 800 kr
Profession District doctor and its salary
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Salary and Working Conditions for General Practitioners

Working as a general practitioner is a responsible and rewarding profession that requires extensive education and commitment. The average salary for a general practitioner is 92 200 SEK per month. There is a certain wage gap between genders; men earn an average of 93 800 SEK while women earn 90 800 SEK, meaning that women earn 97% of what men do. It is a positive trend as the average salary has increased from 86 400 SEK to 92 200 SEK since the last measurement.

Education and Career Path

Becoming a general practitioner requires a long and intensive education. First, one must complete a medical degree at university, which takes approximately five and a half years. This is followed by internship (AT) which lasts about 18-24 months. After internship, one must undergo specialist training (ST) in general medicine, which takes another five years. In total, it takes around 12 years to become a qualified general practitioner.

Job Responsibilities

As a general practitioner, one has a broad and varied role. Often the first point of contact for patients in primary care, handling everything from acute to chronic illnesses. Job responsibilities include diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients of all ages. Additionally, one plays a crucial role in disease prevention through health examinations and counseling.

Requirements and Benefits

To thrive as a general practitioner, one should have a strong empathetic ability, be resilient to stress, and be able to make quick decisions. The job can be demanding with high patient volume, but it also provides great satisfaction in making a direct impact on people's lives. Benefits may vary depending on the employer, but it is not uncommon for general practitioners to be offered paid further education, which is a significant advantage for those who want to stay updated on medical advancements. Other benefits may include a paid mobile phone and a pension plan.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a District doctor is 108400 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Government sector with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 100000 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a District doctor is 88000 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Municipal sector. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 91000 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 88% 77300 kr 81100 kr
35-44 97% 81100 kr 85800 kr
45-54 96% 89500 kr 94700 kr
55-64 100% 91500 kr 95800 kr
65-68 97% 98100 kr 101200 kr
Snitt 97% 87600 kr 92200 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
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All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession District doctor has the SSYK code 2211, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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