Psychiatrist Salary by Country
Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+8%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Psychiatrist salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $301,000 | $25,100 |
 United Kingdom | $373,499 | $31,192 |
 Canada | $351,566 | $29,297 |
 Australia | $431,650 | $35,948 |
 Germany | $409,448 | $34,102 |
 France | $380,935 | $31,707 |
 Netherlands | $437,961 | $36,497 |
 Switzerland | $468,312 | $39,047 |
 Singapore | $406,981 | $33,889 |
 India | $62,308 | $5,192 |
 Japan | $270,386 | $22,532 |
 South Korea | $309,319 | $25,777 |
 Poland | $294,557 | $24,538 |
 Brazil | $131,662 | $10,975 |
 United Arab Emirates | $262,491 | $21,865 |
 Mexico | $142,744 | $11,893 |
 Ireland | $380,935 | $31,707 |
 Spain | $290,834 | $24,293 |
 Italy | $290,834 | $24,293 |
 Sweden | $378,255 | $31,521 |
 Norway | $573,690 | $47,807 |
 Denmark | $406,658 | $33,893 |
 Belgium | $441,383 | $36,839 |
 Austria | $368,389 | $30,680 |
 Portugal | $214,419 | $17,906 |
 Finland | $325,049 | $27,144 |
 China | $221,240 | $18,437 |
 Hong Kong | $301,030 | $25,090 |
 New Zealand | $275,790 | $22,973 |
 Indonesia | $52,983 | $4,415 |
 Philippines | $49,227 | $4,102 |
 Vietnam | $53,445 | $4,454 |
 Thailand | $108,578 | $9,049 |
 Malaysia | $164,871 | $13,735 |
 Israel | $338,700 | $28,225 |
 Saudi Arabia | $182,133 | $15,173 |
 Turkey | $132,480 | $11,041 |
 Argentina | $53,350 | $4,446 |
 Colombia | $102,693 | $8,558 |
 South Africa | $98,454 | $8,207 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
DiagnosisPrescribingTherapyEmpathyAssessment
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a psychiatrist make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 1.399.790.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 957.460.000 in Indonesia; ₩464,390,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays psychiatrists the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 1.399.790.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays psychiatrists the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 188 000 € per year (local currency).
- Is psychiatrist a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade.
- What skills do psychiatrists need?
- Common skills include Diagnosis, Prescribing, Therapy, Empathy, Assessment. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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