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Psychiatrist Salary in China

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The China median is $221,240 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$221,240
per year
Monthly (national)
$18,437
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$221,240
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$106.36
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$221,240
Wuhan, CN$221,240
Dongguan, CN$221,240
Xi’an, CN$221,240
Nanjing, CN$221,240
Foshan, CN$221,240
Shanghai, CN$178,467
Beijing, CN$169,618
Shenzhen, CN$162,243
Guangzhou, CN$137,316
Hangzhou, CN$135,547
Chengdu, CN$116,962

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in China?
The national median psychiatrist salary in China is about ¥1,500,000 per year (¥125,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥793,000 to ¥1,500,000.
Which China city pays psychiatrists the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥1,500,000 per year.
Which China city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥793,000 per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in China?
Across China cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about ¥561,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥2,077,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is psychiatrist in demand in China?
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.