Psychologist Salary by Country
Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+6%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Psychologist salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $118,000 | $9,800 |
 United Kingdom | $143,242 | $11,914 |
 Canada | $134,837 | $11,225 |
 Australia | $165,859 | $13,810 |
 Germany | $158,533 | $13,230 |
 France | $145,987 | $12,204 |
 Netherlands | $168,798 | $14,028 |
 Switzerland | $176,698 | $14,704 |
 Singapore | $159,388 | $13,308 |
 India | $23,876 | $1,990 |
 Japan | $106,499 | $8,875 |
 South Korea | $117,416 | $9,785 |
 Poland | $116,245 | $9,678 |
 Brazil | $50,278 | $4,187 |
 United Arab Emirates | $98,843 | $8,251 |
 Mexico | $55,328 | $4,614 |
 Ireland | $145,987 | $12,204 |
 Spain | $116,333 | $9,694 |
 Italy | $111,315 | $9,238 |
 Sweden | $151,922 | $12,660 |
 Norway | $224,976 | $18,745 |
 Denmark | $158,994 | $13,255 |
 Belgium | $164,235 | $13,686 |
 Austria | $141,425 | $11,747 |
 Portugal | $85,083 | $7,071 |
 Finland | $128,879 | $10,721 |
 China | $83,924 | $6,991 |
 Hong Kong | $119,391 | $9,949 |
 New Zealand | $109,395 | $9,097 |
 Indonesia | $20,838 | $1,736 |
 Philippines | $18,521 | $1,543 |
 Vietnam | $21,280 | $1,773 |
 Thailand | $40,792 | $3,398 |
 Malaysia | $65,605 | $5,479 |
 Israel | $131,163 | $10,925 |
 Saudi Arabia | $70,133 | $5,840 |
 Turkey | $51,461 | $4,289 |
 Argentina | $20,732 | $1,728 |
 Colombia | $40,053 | $3,338 |
 South Africa | $38,342 | $3,198 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
AssessmentTherapyResearchEmpathyDiagnosis
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a psychologist make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 557.340.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 376.560.000 in Indonesia; ₩176,280,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays psychologists the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 557.340.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays psychologists the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 74 600 € per year (local currency).
- Is psychologist a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade.
- What skills do psychologists need?
- Common skills include Assessment, Therapy, Research, Empathy, Diagnosis. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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