How much does a psychologist make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 200 000 kr in Norway; CHF 143'000 in Switzerland; € 148.000 in Netherlands, and more.

Which country pays psychologists the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 200 000 kr per year ($235,493).

Which country pays psychologists the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,140,000 per year (local currency).

Is psychologist a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +6% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Psychologist 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

+6%

projected growth

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

Psychologist is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $235,493 (2 200 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $18,257 (₱1,140,000 local) — about 12.9×.

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. Common screening skills include Assessment, Therapy, Research, 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 +6% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $176,842. 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 Psychologist 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: Assessment, Therapy, Research, Empathy, and Diagnosis. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Psychologist list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 200 000 kr ($235,493). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway psychologist page before treating the rank as a plan.

Psychologist salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$125,000	$10,400
United Kingdom	$144,916	$12,054
Canada	$137,777	$11,469
Australia	$171,221	$14,256
Germany	$161,365	$13,466
France	$148,595	$12,422
Netherlands	$171,813	$14,279
Switzerland	$176,842	$14,716
Singapore	$161,983	$13,525
India	$23,949	$1,996
Japan	$107,893	$8,991
South Korea	$128,810	$10,734
Poland	$118,514	$9,867
Brazil	$49,620	$4,132
United Arab Emirates	$98,843	$8,251
Mexico	$56,974	$4,751
Ireland	$148,595	$12,422
Spain	$118,412	$9,868
Italy	$113,304	$9,403
Sweden	$153,434	$12,786
Norway	$235,493	$19,621
Denmark	$161,317	$13,448
Belgium	$167,170	$13,931
Austria	$143,952	$11,957
Portugal	$86,603	$7,198
Finland	$131,182	$10,912
China	$84,469	$7,037
Hong Kong	$119,406	$9,950
New Zealand	$112,437	$9,350
Indonesia	$21,228	$1,769
Philippines	$18,257	$1,521
Vietnam	$21,427	$1,786
Thailand	$41,009	$3,416
Malaysia	$66,299	$5,537
Israel	$132,129	$11,005
Saudi Arabia	$70,133	$5,840
Turkey	$50,129	$4,178
Argentina	$20,477	$1,706
Colombia	$41,110	$3,426
South Africa	$38,907	$3,245

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

AssessmentTherapyResearchEmpathyDiagnosis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 200 000 kr in Norway; CHF 143'000 in Switzerland; € 148.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays psychologists the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 200 000 kr per year ($235,493).
Which country pays psychologists the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,140,000 per year (local currency).
Is psychologist a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +6% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do psychologists need?: Common skills include Assessment, Therapy, Research, Empathy, and Diagnosis. 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.