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Psychiatrist Salary in Germany

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The Germany median is $409,448 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$409,448
per year
Monthly (national)
$34,102
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$409,448
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$196.85
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$409,448
Essen, DE$409,448
Dortmund, DE$409,448
Dresden, DE$409,448
Bremen, DE$409,448
Nuremberg, DE$409,448
Munich, DE$314,785
Frankfurt, DE$293,115
Hamburg, DE$289,693
Berlin, DE$278,288
Düsseldorf, DE$274,866
Cologne, DE$273,726

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in Germany?
The national median psychiatrist salary in Germany is about 359.000 € per year (29.900 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 240.000 € to 359.000 €.
Which Germany city pays psychiatrists the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 359.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 240.000 € per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about 170.000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 497.200 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is psychiatrist in demand in Germany?
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.