GP Jobs in Ontario

The highest-paying regions for GPs in Ontario are often those experiencing physician shortages, growing populations, or increased demand for primary care. Some of the top-paying areas include:

Northern and Remote Communities – Towns like Thunder Bay, Timmins, and Sioux Lookout often offer some of the most attractive compensation packages. Financial incentives, relocation assistance, and retention bonuses are available through programs like the Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative.

Rural Ontario – Smaller communities across eastern, central, and southwestern Ontario may offer higher earnings, lower overhead costs, and incentive programs to attract family doctors.

Mid-Sized Cities (e.g., London, Kingston, Barrie) – These rapidly growing cities offer strong earning potential due to increasing healthcare demand and expanding patient bases.

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) – While the GTA can be more competitive, GPs working in high-volume walk-in clinics or full-scope family practices—especially in suburban or underserved areas—can earn well above average due to patient flow and flexible hours.

In general, rural and northern regions in Ontario tend to offer the most competitive compensation, while urban areas provide higher patient volumes and more diverse practice models.