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Psychiatrist vs Psychologist salary

In Italy, a psychiatrist earns about 161% more than a psychologist $290,834 vs $111,315 per year.

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Healthcare
Psychiatrist
$290,834/yr
Monthly
$24,293
Hourly
$140
Range
$199,250$402,833
10-yr outlook
+8%
Healthcare
Psychologist
$111,315/yr
Monthly
$9,238
Hourly
$54
Range
$76,301$154,199
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePsychiatristPsychologist
Entry (10th)$199,250$76,301
25th$244,985$93,751
Median$290,834$111,315
75th$346,833$132,757
Senior (90th)$402,833$154,199

National Italy figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a psychiatrist or psychologist earn more in Italy?
A psychiatrist earns more, at about 255.000 € per year vs 97.600 € for a psychologist — roughly 161% (157.400 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A psychiatrist typically earns 174.700 €–353.200 €, while a psychologist earns 66.900 €–135.200 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a psychiatrist averages about 21.300 € and a psychologist about 8100 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a psychiatrist earns about 174.700 € while a psychologist earns about 66.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a psychiatrist earns about 353.200 € while a psychologist earns about 135.200 € per year.
Are psychiatrist and psychologist similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.