Psychiatrist
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
4 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Psychiatrist. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Diagnoses and treats people for mental illnesses using a variety of modalities to provide treatment including psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication. Prescribes medication that can alter chemical imbalances affecting the patient's state of mind and behavior. Requires a MD degree and completed a psychiatry residency. Typically requires board certification…
Reports covering Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Psychiatrist pay?
- 4 surveys publish Psychiatrist benchmarks, including data from Mercer, ERI Economic Research Institute. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Psychiatrist pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Psychiatrist varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Psychiatrist?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Psychiatrist ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Psychiatrist pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.