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Psychiatrist vs Surgeon salary

In Italy, a surgeon earns about 9% more than a psychiatrist $317,066 vs $290,834 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%
Pays more
Healthcare
Surgeon
$317,066/yr
Monthly
$26,460
Hourly
$153
Range
$202,899$456,552
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePsychiatristSurgeon
Entry (10th)$199,250$202,899
25th$244,985$260,039
Median$290,834$317,066
75th$346,833$386,866
Senior (90th)$402,833$456,552

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a psychiatrist or surgeon earn more in Italy?
A surgeon earns more, at about 278.000 € per year vs 255.000 € for a psychiatrist — roughly 9% (23.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A psychiatrist typically earns 174.700 €–353.200 €, while a surgeon earns 177.900 €–400.300 € 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 surgeon about 23.200 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a psychiatrist earns about 174.700 € while a surgeon earns about 177.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a psychiatrist earns about 353.200 € while a surgeon earns about 400.300 € per year.
Are psychiatrist and surgeon 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.