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Psychologist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Psychologist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$114,784
Average $114,784
Low $76,186
High $172,937

The average salary for a psychologist is $114,784 per year in the United States. 5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Psychologist job openings in United States

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Psychologist
State of Kansas3.5out of 5 stars.
Miami County, KS
$78,936.00 - $98,363.20 a year
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Psychologist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kids Time Therapies
 
$513,600per year
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The Counseling Center, Inc.
 
$499,200per year
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R3 Continuum
 
$499,200per year
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Hagedorn Little Village School
 
$422,500per year
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Amanecer Community Counseling ...
 
$416,000per year
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Penfield Children's Center
 
$416,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Psychologists near United States

  1. Corcoran, CA
    $354,968 per year
  2. Stockton, CA
    $345,134 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $214,480 per year
  4. Napa, CA
    $211,059 per year
  5. Santa Ana, CA
    $166,241 per year

Where can a Psychologist earn more?

Compare salaries for Psychologists in different locations
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