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Psychiatrist Salary in Canada

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The Canada median is $351,566 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$351,566
per year
Monthly (national)
$29,297
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$351,566
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$169.02
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$351,566
Québec, QC$351,566
Halifax, NS$351,566
Victoria, BC$351,566
Kitchener, ON$351,566
Burnaby, BC$351,566
Longueuil, QC$351,566
Regina, SK$351,566
Toronto, ON$271,087
Ottawa, ON$244,261
Montreal, QC$223,788
Edmonton, AB$218,140

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in Canada?
The national median psychiatrist salary in Canada is about $498,000 per year ($41,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $309,000 to $498,000.
Which Canada city pays psychiatrists the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $498,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Edmonton, AB is on the lower end at about $309,000 per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about $218,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $689,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is psychiatrist in demand in Canada?
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.