Psychiatrist Salary in United Kingdom
Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The United Kingdom median is $373,499 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$373,499
per year
Monthly (national)
$31,192
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$373,499
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$179.56
varies by city
Psychiatrist salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $373,499 | $31,192 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $373,499 | $31,192 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $373,499 | $31,192 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $373,499 | $31,192 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $373,499 | $31,192 | 0% |
| London, England | $293,177 | $24,498 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $204,822 | $17,135 | -45% |
| Manchester, England | $200,806 | $16,734 | -46% |
| Bristol, England | $199,467 | $16,600 | -47% |
| Birmingham, England | $184,741 | $15,395 | -51% |
| Leeds, England | $176,709 | $14,726 | -53% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $175,370 | $14,592 | -53% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a psychiatrist make in United Kingdom?
- The national median psychiatrist salary in United Kingdom is about £279,000 per year (£23,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £131,000 to £279,000.
- Which United Kingdom city pays psychiatrists the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £279,000 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays psychiatrists the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £131,000 per year for a psychiatrist.
- What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about £92,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £386,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have psychiatrist salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is psychiatrist in demand in United Kingdom?
- 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.