Psychiatrist salary in United States

The average salary for a Psychiatrist is $287,314 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 10.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 31, 2026.

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Psychiatrist salaries typically range between a low of $197,105 and a high of $418,810 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Psychiatrist include Philadelphia, PA at $365,832 per year, San Diego, CA at $351,500 per year, and Longmont, CO at $306,083 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Psychiatrist include Intercommunity Action Inc. ($520,000 per year) and Ruby's Place ($520,000 per year).