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Psychiatrist Salary in Finland

The Finland median is $330,856 per year, with observed city pay up to Helsinki at $232,180.

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Psychiatrist pay in Finland: Helsinki leads, Helsinki trails

The Finland national median for a psychiatrist is 285 000 € a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 200 000 € in Helsinki to 200 000 € in Helsinki (1×).

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Prescribing, Therapy, and Empathy.

A modeled national band runs about 195 200 €–394 700 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Finnish city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 285 000 € as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Finland shows about 0.3% CPI in 2025. A psychiatrist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Psychiatrist pay data in Finland

Start with the national median (285 000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Finland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 195 200 € (10th) → 285 000 € (median) → 394 700 € (90th). Helsinki’s observed median is 200 000 €, with a local band about 141 000 €–282 000 €. If an offer is “at the Finland median” but the job is in Helsinki, you may still be under local market.

National median
$330,856
per year
Monthly (national)
$27,629
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$232,180
Helsinki, FI
Hourly (national)
$159.07
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in Finland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Helsinki, FI$232,180

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in Finland?
The national median is about 285 000 € per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 200 000 € to 200 000 €.
Which Finland city pays psychiatrists the most?
Helsinki, FI leads observed metros at about 200 000 € per year (-30% vs national).
How many Finland cities have psychiatrist salary data?
1 metros list observed psychiatrist percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is psychiatrist in demand in Finland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Finnish industry mix.