"A primary care physician working as a locum tenens full-time can easily generate $180,000- $200,000 a year in income, and with overtime shifts they can earn considerably more," according to Jeff Decker, president of Staff Care. Decker added that a locum tenens practitioner should never pay a fee to an agency.

Are locums paid more?

It's very difficult to say whether Locum Doctors earn more than permanent Doctors. ... However, it's often suggested that Locum Doctors do earn more than their full-time counterparts. Whatever conclusion is drawn, it's important to factor in that Locum Doctors receive no sick pay, holiday pay or other valuable benefits.

How much do locum doctors earn UK?

The average locum doctor salary in the United Kingdom is £57,349 per year or £29.41 per hour. Entry level positions start at £48,082 per year while most experienced workers make up to £87,750 per year.