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Earnings in British Columbia

What you can
realistically earn.

In British Columbia, GPs are paid through government billings – not a clinic salary. The income potential is significant, and the model is straightforward once you understand it.

How the money flows
You
See patients
Bill the government

Each consultation generates a billing claim to BC's health authority. Rates are set provincially.

The Clinic
Receives payment
Deducts overhead

Government pays the clinic on your behalf. The clinic deducts ~25% covering rent, MOA, software, admin, and supervision.

You Receive
Your net income
paid promptly

Billings minus overhead. For international GPs, a substantial net income well above UK NHS earnings.

Base hourly rate
$130
per hour (CAD) – LFP model
An 8-hour clinic day generates approx. $1,040 in base hourly billing alone.
Typical daily earnings
$2,000+
per full day (CAD), base + per-patient
Combining hourly base with per-patient fees (~$65 per consultation, ~30 patients/day).
Annual net range
$400–600k
CAD per year, full-time, after overhead
A realistic range for a full-time GP. Panel bonuses add further. We walk through exact maths on a call.
The ~25% overhead

What overhead actually pays for

We explain every line item before you sign anything. There is nothing opaque about this model.

Clinic rent and operating costsLargest line item
Medical Office Assistant (MOA)Your dedicated support
EMR, billing software, ITFull systems provided
Supervision arrangementMentor physician fee
Admin, reception, suppliesDay-to-day running
UK comparison

The financial reality of the move

A straightforward comparison is part of the information a doctor needs to make a considered decision.

UK NHS GP
£75–100k
typical full-time (GBP/yr)
BC Canada GP
$400–600k
realistic net (CAD/yr)

Illustrative ranges based on current billing models and real clinic data. Individual earnings vary. Figures shown in respective currencies. We discuss exact numbers on a call.

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