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Salary Guide

Psychiatrist Salary in Australia

Based on 1,053 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$120,000 - $220,000
Median salary
$170,000 - $220,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$96K
25th percentile$120K
Median$170K
75th percentile$220K
90th percentile$253K

50% of professionals earn between $120,000 - $220,000 AUD

The median salary is $170,000

Top cities

Melbourne108 job openings
Sydney82 job openings
Regional68 job openings
Brisbane55 job openings
Perth37 job openings
Adelaide29 job openings

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Psychiatrist

1,053 job openings

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The average salary for a Psychiatrist in Australia is AUD 120,000 - AUD 220,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 195,000 per year, based on 1,053 active job listings.

The cities with the most Psychiatrist job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Regional, Brisbane, Perth. Melbourne leads with 108 job openings.

Explore 1,053 Psychiatrist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.