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Psychologist Salary in Australia

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The Australia median is $165,859 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$165,859
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,810
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$165,859
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$79.74
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$165,859
Canberra, ACT$165,859
Sunshine Coast, QLD$165,859
Wollongong, NSW$165,859
Hobart, TAS$165,859
Darwin, NT$165,859
Mackay, QLD$165,859
Sydney, NSW$124,915
Melbourne, VIC$118,669
Perth, WA$110,341
Brisbane, QLD$108,260
Adelaide, SA$97,156

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in Australia?
The national median psychologist salary in Australia is about $239,000 per year ($19,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $140,000 to $239,000.
Which Australia city pays psychologists the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $239,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $140,000 per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about $99,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $331,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is psychologist in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.