How much does a psychiatrist make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 5 610 000 kr in Norway; CHF 379'000 in Switzerland; € 387.000 in Belgium, and more.

Which country pays psychiatrists the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 5 610 000 kr per year ($600,507).

Which country pays psychiatrists the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱3,030,000 per year (local currency).

Is psychiatrist a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +8% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

Healthcare

Psychiatrist Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+8%

projected growth

Psychiatrist pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Psychiatrist is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $600,507 (5 610 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $48,526 (₱3,030,000 local) — about 12.4×.

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Prescribing, Therapy, and Empathy.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $468,693. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Psychiatrist pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Diagnosis, Prescribing, Therapy, Empathy, and Assessment. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Psychiatrist list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 5 610 000 kr ($600,507). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway psychiatrist page before treating the rank as a plan.

Psychiatrist salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$293,000	$24,400
United Kingdom	$377,865	$31,556
Canada	$359,231	$29,936
Australia	$445,603	$37,110
Germany	$416,763	$34,711
France	$387,740	$32,273
Netherlands	$445,785	$37,149
Switzerland	$468,693	$39,078
Singapore	$413,608	$34,441
India	$62,499	$5,208
Japan	$273,926	$22,827
South Korea	$339,337	$28,278
Poland	$300,307	$25,017
Brazil	$129,938	$10,831
United Arab Emirates	$262,491	$21,865
Mexico	$146,992	$12,247
Ireland	$387,740	$32,273
Spain	$296,029	$24,727
Italy	$296,029	$24,727
Sweden	$382,018	$31,835
Norway	$600,507	$50,042
Denmark	$412,600	$34,389
Belgium	$449,268	$37,497
Austria	$374,971	$31,228
Portugal	$218,249	$18,226
Finland	$330,856	$27,629
China	$222,677	$18,556
Hong Kong	$301,066	$25,093
New Zealand	$283,459	$23,612
Indonesia	$53,976	$4,498
Philippines	$48,526	$4,044
Vietnam	$53,816	$4,485
Thailand	$109,157	$9,097
Malaysia	$166,616	$13,881
Israel	$341,195	$28,433
Saudi Arabia	$182,133	$15,173
Turkey	$129,051	$10,755
Argentina	$52,694	$4,391
Colombia	$105,402	$8,783
South Africa	$99,906	$8,328

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

DiagnosisPrescribingTherapyEmpathyAssessment

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 5 610 000 kr in Norway; CHF 379'000 in Switzerland; € 387.000 in Belgium, and more.
Which country pays psychiatrists the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 5 610 000 kr per year ($600,507).
Which country pays psychiatrists the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱3,030,000 per year (local currency).
Is psychiatrist a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +8% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do psychiatrists need?: Common skills include Diagnosis, Prescribing, Therapy, Empathy, and Assessment. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.