Doctor Salaries in Namibia: Approximately NAD 135,000/Month
Per Payscale data, the average monthly gross salary for physicians in Namibia is ~NAD 135,000 (Namibian Dollars).
Conversion & Context
- USD equivalent: ~$7,200 (at 18.7 NAD/USD, 2024)
- Annual: ~NAD 1.62M / ~$86,000
- Namibia GDP per capita: ~$4,200 — doctors earn ~20× national average
Major Variables
| Factor | Impact |
|---|
| Experience | Junior (NAD 80–100K) → Senior/Consultant (NAD 180–250K+) |
| Specialty | Surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists > general practice |
| Employer | Private hospitals/clinics > public sector (MoHSS) |
| Location | Windhoek > rural (but rural allowances may apply) |
| Qualifications | Fellowships, foreign board certification add premium |
Public vs. Private
- Public (MoHSS): Structured grades (Medical Officer → Senior → Principal → Chief Specialist); pension, housing allowance, study leave
- Private: Fee-for-service or salary + productivity; higher ceiling, less security
- Dual practice: Common — public morning, private afternoon
Regional Comparison
Namibia pays more than most SADC peers (Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe) but less than South Africa (specialists ZAR 1.2–2.5M/yr ≈ NAD 1.2–2.5M). Many Namibian-trained doctors emigrate to SA, UK, Australia, Canada.
Data from Payscale, Glassdoor, Namibian Medical Association surveys. Exchange rates fluctuate; verify with current contracts.
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