How much does a Psychiatrist make?
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$279,721
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Psychiatrist is $279,721 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $251,423 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $28,299 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | $279,721 /yr |
| Director of Psychiatry | $136,214 /yr |
| Chief Psychiatrist | $309,503 /yr |
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Some related job titles are Child Psychiatrist Salaries with median pay of $203,647, Psychiatry Salaries with median pay of $190,880, Staff Psychiatrist Salaries with median pay of $250,269, Physician/Psychiatrist Salaries with median pay of $331,537.
Top Paying Companies
For a Psychiatrist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Psychiatrist in United States. Employers include Kaiser Permanente, Yale New Haven Hospital and Sanford Health.
Top Paying Companies
For Psychiatrist in United States
| 1 | Kaiser Permanente | $321,237 | |
| 2 | Yale New Haven Hospital | $314,865 | |
| 3 | Sanford Health | $312,116 | |
| 4 | UF Health Leesburg Hospital | $311,639 | |
| 5 | Penn Highlands Healthcare | $308,786 | |
| 6 | Iris Telehealth | $308,701 | |
| 7 | MHM Services | $308,241 | |
| 8 | Memorial Hospital & Health System | $308,208 | |
| 9 | Mayo Clinic | $306,651 | |
| 10 | Lourdes Health Network | $305,474 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Psychiatrist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Psychiatrist in United States are Healthcare with a median total pay of $293,156, Insurance with a median total pay of $268,386, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $263,261, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $262,599, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $247,820.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$263,261
10% Lower than other industries
Healthcare
Top paying companies in Healthcare for Psychiatrist are Kaiser Permanente, Yale New Haven Hospital, and Sanford Health.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Psychiatrist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Psychiatrist is $251,423 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Psychiatrist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2366 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Psychiatrist employees.
The highest salary for a Psychiatrist in United States is $460,104 per year.
The lowest salary for a Psychiatrist in United States is $145,825 per year.
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