A GP is a generalist physician who deals with more common injuries, diseases and medical conditions.
A general practitioner, or GP, is a physician who typically treats individuals before they consult specialists. A GP diagnoses, prescribes treatment and medicines, and helps prevent diseases and injuries common to the general population.
Basics
The PayScale website states that as of September 2010, GPs make a base salary of $86,181 to $151,257 per year. With bonuses, profit sharing and commissions, final annual pay can range from $91,887 to $159,099.
Experience
The greater the experience, the higher the salary, with new doctors averaging a starting annual salary of $51,204 to $123,699. At one to four years of experience, they earn $65,380 to $139,267, and at five to nine years, they make $84,707 to $152,186. At 10 to 19 years, they get $97,997 to $175,944.
Employer
The type of employer can affect salary, with GPs working for companies earning $98,573 to $168,061, followed by the self-employed at $92,044 to 4165,749. Those in hospitals make $72,331 to $145,685, while those in the federal government receive $66,458 to $136,327.
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