Physiotherapy in the middle east
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Hi,
I am new to this forum so please accept my apologies if I have posted this in the wrong place.
I was wondering if there are any British physiotherapists working in the Middle East here. I graduated 3 years ago and currently work as a locum, earning approximately 34k (post-tax) with overtime. Are there any specific countries that pay more than others. What is the average salary for an expat physiotherapist and where would be a good place to start looking for jobs?
Any help would be appreciated!
I am new to this forum so please accept my apologies if I have posted this in the wrong place.
I was wondering if there are any British physiotherapists working in the Middle East here. I graduated 3 years ago and currently work as a locum, earning approximately 34k (post-tax) with overtime. Are there any specific countries that pay more than others. What is the average salary for an expat physiotherapist and where would be a good place to start looking for jobs?
Any help would be appreciated!


#2

Looking for a job in the ME is non starter at the moment...….. full lockdown etc

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In Physio you would be in competition with staff from The Philippines, who would take a quarter of the salary you would expect. Same applies to most auxiliary healthcare.

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Have you considered NZ?
Salaries are high just now due to weakness of GBP against all major currencies.
Best done whilst you are young, since age is a huge factor in the points-based immigration scoring system.
Strong sporting sector, so I'd guess lots of work for a physio...
Salaries are high just now due to weakness of GBP against all major currencies.
Best done whilst you are young, since age is a huge factor in the points-based immigration scoring system.
Strong sporting sector, so I'd guess lots of work for a physio...

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Thank you all for your advice. I am nearing the higher taxpayer bracket, and as I currently work under an umbrella company, approximately 45% of my net pay is taken in tax, NI and other deductions, this was the main reason for looking at the middle east. I will take the advice on board!

