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Doctor salary in Toronto: can you afford rent?
A Doctor in Toronto typically earns CA$150,000–CA$380,000/year, with a median around CA$230,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is CA$2,400/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Doctor salary of CA$230,000/year, spending on median Toronto rent (CA$2,400/mo) would take up 13% of gross income. That's within the recommended 30% threshold — a comfortable situation.
Doctor salary range in Toronto
CA$150,000
Entry level
lower quartile
CA$230,000
Typical
median estimate
CA$380,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Medical doctors diagnose and treat patients, working in hospitals, clinics, and private practice. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Toronto.
How much rent can a Doctor afford?
Rent landscape in Toronto
CA$1,500
Budget
cheapest 10%
CA$2,400
Median
most common
CA$3,800
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. CMHC Rental Market Report 2024 (1-bed growth decelerated to +2.7% YoY) + Statistics Canada income data · 2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Doctor earn in Toronto?
A Doctor in Toronto typically earns between CA$150,000 and CA$380,000/year, with a median around CA$230,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Doctor afford to live in Toronto?
At a typical Doctor salary of CA$230,000/year, median Toronto rent (CA$2,400/month) takes up 13% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold. Budget options in Toronto start around CA$1,500/month.
How much rent can a Doctor afford in Toronto?
On a median Doctor salary of CA$230,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is CA$5,750/month. Compared to Toronto's median rent of CA$2,400/month, this means median-priced accommodation is within reach.
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