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Physician vs Psychologist salary

In Spain, a physician earns about 22% more than a psychologist $141,425 vs $116,333 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Physician
$141,425/yr
Monthly
$11,747
Hourly
$68
Range
$90,558$203,698
10-yr outlook
+3%
Healthcare
Psychologist
$116,333/yr
Monthly
$9,694
Hourly
$56
Range
$79,723$161,156
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysicianPsychologist
Entry (10th)$90,558$79,723
25th$115,991$97,971
Median$141,425$116,333
75th$172,561$138,688
Senior (90th)$203,698$161,156

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician or psychologist earn more in Spain?
A physician earns more, at about 124.000 € per year vs 102.000 € for a psychologist — roughly 22% (22.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A physician typically earns 79.400 €–178.600 €, while a psychologist earns 69.900 €–141.300 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Spain?
On a monthly basis before tax, a physician averages about 10.300 € and a psychologist about 8500 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a physician earns about 79.400 € while a psychologist earns about 69.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a physician earns about 178.600 € while a psychologist earns about 141.300 € per year.
Are physician 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.