Psychiatrist Salary in the US
$215,350
per year
per month
$17,950
per month
per year
Bonus
$13,600/year
Bonus
$1,130/month
Psychiatrist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Psychiatrist is $215,350 per year ($17,950 per month), which is $161,860 (+303%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Psychiatrist can expect an average starting salary of $106,740. The highest salaries can exceed $297,500.
A Psychiatrist can expect an average starting salary of $106,740. The highest salaries can exceed $297,500.
$106,740
Low
$215,350
Average salary
$297,500
High
$8,900
Low
$17,950
Average salary
$24,790
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$2,500 $171,800 $346,100 | ||
| Salary | $106,740 - 297,500 | |
| Bonus | $2,500 - 48,600 | |
| Total Pay | $109,240 - 346,100 |
$210 $14,320 $28,840 | ||
| Salary | $8,900 - 24,790 | |
| Bonus | $210 - 4,050 | |
| Total Pay | $9,110 - 28,840 |
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Psychiatrist Salary Range
Psychiatrist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Child Psychiatrist | $241K/year | +12% |
| Military Psychiatrist | $222K/year | +3% |
| Forensic Psychiatrist | $207K/year | -4% |
| Entry Level Psychiatrist | $157K/year | -27% |
Psychiatrist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
A Psychiatrist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $156,500 per year. A mid career Psychiatrist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $187,560, while an experienced Psychiatrist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $228,640. Psychiatrists with more than 20 years of experience earn $241,350 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Psychiatrist
| Late Career | ▲ +12% |
| Experienced | ▲ +6% |
| Average Salary | $215,350/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -13% |
| No Experience | ▼ -27% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
44%
44%
Male
56%
56%
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