Psychologist Salary in the US
$79,320
per year
per month
$6,610
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,700/year
Bonus
$230/month
Psychologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Psychologist is $79,320 per year ($6,610 per month), which is $25,830 (+48%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of $49,400. The highest salaries can exceed $115,800.
A Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of $49,400. The highest salaries can exceed $115,800.
$49,400
Low
$79,320
Average salary
$115,800
High
$4,120
Low
$6,610
Average salary
$9,650
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $68,500 $137,000 | ||
| Salary | $49,400 - 115,800 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 21,200 | |
| Total Pay | $49,400 - 137,000 |
$0 $5,710 $11,420 | ||
| Salary | $4,120 - 9,650 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 1,770 | |
| Total Pay | $4,120 - 11,420 |
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Psychologist Salary Range
Among Psychologists in the US, Counseling Psychologists and School Psychologists tend to have the lowest salaries, while Clinical Psychologists enjoy the highest salaries.
Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $56,870 per year. A mid career Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $70,350, while an experienced Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $90,450. Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $93,720 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Psychologist
| Late Career | ▲ +18% |
| Experienced | ▲ +14% |
| Average Salary | $79,320/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -11% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -28% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
68%
68%
Male
32%
32%
Psychologist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Psychologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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