Veterinarian Salary by Country
Veterinarian salaries differ by country and cost of living. Compare median pay across markets below, then open a country for percentile bands, total compensation, and how far the package goes locally.
Pay around the world
Median gross pay by country, currency-adjusted. Darker means higher.
Salary by country
| # | Country | Range | Median | vs United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | CHF 102K – CHF 246K | CHF 138,000 | +19% |
| 2 | United States | $101K – $216K | $130,100 | — |
| 3 | Australia | A$106K – A$255K | A$143,000 | -28% |
| 4 | Canada | CA$100K – CA$222K | CA$124,800 | -30% |
| 5 | Germany | €59K – €142K | €80,000 | -33% |
| 6 | Ireland | €58K – €139K | €78,000 | -35% |
| 7 | Netherlands | €57K – €137K | €77,000 | -36% |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | AED 206K – AED 497K | AED 279,000 | -42% |
| 9 | Singapore | SGD 66K – SGD 182K | SGD 102,000 | -42% |
| 10 | New Zealand | NZ$90K – NZ$217K | NZ$122,000 | -44% |
| 11 | France | €48K – €116K | €65,000 | -46% |
| 12 | Italy | €39K – €94K | €53,000 | -56% |
| 13 | United Kingdom | £34K – £81K | £45,362 | -56% |
| 14 | Spain | €38K – €91K | €51,000 | -57% |
| 15 | Portugal | €25K – €61K | €34,000 | -72% |
| 16 | Greece | €23K – €55K | €31,000 | -74% |
How we calculate this
Each country figure is a median for the Veterinarian role, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled. Figures are gross annual.
Frequently asked questions
Which country pays Veterinarians the most?
Pay tracks the local market and cost of living. The ranking below orders countries by median Veterinarian salary; open one for the full percentile bands.
How are these Veterinarian salaries compared across countries?
We normalize each median to a common currency for the ranking, then show local-currency bands on each country page. Cost of living is covered separately under arbitrage.