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Psychologist Salary in India

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The India median is $23,876 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$23,876
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,990
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$23,876
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$11.48
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$23,876
Lucknow, IN$23,876
Nagpur, IN$23,876
Bhopal, IN$23,876
Patna, IN$23,876
Kallakurichi, IN$23,876
Bangalore, IN$18,326
Mumbai, IN$18,221
Delhi, IN$17,069
Hyderabad, IN$16,336
Chennai, IN$15,289
Kolkata, IN$10,996

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in India?
The national median psychologist salary in India is about ₹22,80,000 per year (₹1,90,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹10,50,000 to ₹22,80,000.
Which India city pays psychologists the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹22,80,000 per year.
Which India city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹10,50,000 per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in India?
Across India cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about ₹7,46,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹31,57,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is psychologist in demand in India?
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.