Healthcare · Finland

Psychologist Salary in Finland

The Finland median is $131,182 per year, with observed city pay up to Helsinki at $91,827.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is EUR). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Psychologist pay in Finland: Helsinki leads, Helsinki trails

The Finland national median for a psychologist is 113 000 € a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 79 100 € in Helsinki to 79 100 € in Helsinki (1×).

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. Common screening skills include Assessment, Therapy, Research, and Empathy.

A modeled national band runs about 77 400 €–156 500 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% 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 113 000 € 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 psychologist 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 Psychologist pay data in Finland

Start with the national median (113 000 €), 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: 77 400 € (10th) → 113 000 € (median) → 156 500 € (90th). Helsinki’s observed median is 79 100 €, with a local band about 56 000 €–112 000 €. If an offer is “at the Finland median” but the job is in Helsinki, you may still be under local market.

National median
$131,182
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,912
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$91,827
Helsinki, FI
Hourly (national)
$63.07
varies by city

Psychologist 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$91,827

Psychologist salary in other countries

Related Healthcare salaries in Finland

Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in Finland?
The national median is about 113 000 € per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 79 100 € to 79 100 €.
Which Finland city pays psychologists the most?
Helsinki, FI leads observed metros at about 79 100 € per year (-30% vs national).
How many Finland cities have psychologist salary data?
1 metros list observed psychologist percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is psychologist in demand in Finland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Finnish industry mix.