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Psychologist Salary in China

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The China median is $83,924 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$83,924
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,991
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$83,924
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$40.35
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$83,924
Wuhan, CN$83,924
Dongguan, CN$83,924
Xi’an, CN$83,924
Nanjing, CN$83,924
Foshan, CN$83,924
Shanghai, CN$66,815
Beijing, CN$63,865
Shenzhen, CN$60,030
Guangzhou, CN$54,278
Hangzhou, CN$53,245
Chengdu, CN$44,101

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in China?
The national median psychologist salary in China is about ¥569,000 per year (¥47,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥299,000 to ¥569,000.
Which China city pays psychologists the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥569,000 per year.
Which China city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥299,000 per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in China?
Across China cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about ¥212,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥788,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is psychologist in demand in China?
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.