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Psychiatrist Salary in Australia

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The Australia median is $431,650 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$431,650
per year
Monthly (national)
$35,948
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$431,650
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$207.53
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$431,650
Canberra, ACT$431,650
Sunshine Coast, QLD$431,650
Wollongong, NSW$431,650
Hobart, TAS$431,650
Darwin, NT$431,650
Mackay, QLD$431,650
Sydney, NSW$321,309
Melbourne, VIC$306,735
Perth, WA$290,080
Brisbane, QLD$287,998
Adelaide, SA$256,769

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in Australia?
The national median psychiatrist salary in Australia is about $622,000 per year ($51,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $370,000 to $622,000.
Which Australia city pays psychiatrists the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $622,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $370,000 per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about $262,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $861,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is psychiatrist in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.