Psychiatrist Salary in United Kingdom

Psychiatrist pay in United Kingdom: London leads, Glasgow trails

The United Kingdom national median for a psychiatrist is £279,000 a year. Among 7 metros with observed data, pay runs from about £131,000 in Glasgow to £219,000 in London (1.7×).

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 £191,100–£386,400 around that midpoint. Skilled Worker sponsorship and occupation going-rates matter as much as the ranking. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every British city.

London sits -22% vs the national median; Glasgow sits -53%. Relocating inside United Kingdom for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

United Kingdom shows about 3.9% 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.