How much does a Psychiatrist earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Psychiatrist in Canada ranges from CAD 287,500 to CAD 315,629 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,740 job listings

Salary Guide

Psychiatrist Salary in Canada

Based on 2,740 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$287,500 - $315,629

Median salary

$287,500 - $315,629

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$215K

25th percentile$269K

Median$288K

75th percentile$316K

90th percentile$363K

50% of professionals earn between $268,750 - $315,629 CAD

The median salary is $287,500

Top cities

Vancouver196 job openings

Winnipeg151 job openings

Toronto107 job openings

Calgary73 job openings

Edmonton48 job openings

Guelph48 job openings

Kelowna44 job openings

Nanaimo43 job openings

Richmond37 job openings

Ottawa26 job openings

Brockville23 job openings

Burnaby23 job openings

San Francisco22 job openings

Vaughan22 job openings

Fraser Lake21 job openings

Mississauga21 job openings

Moncton21 job openings

Powell River21 job openings

Related professions

Family Medicine Doctor

CAD 72,500 - 75,000-76%

Physician

CAD 90,770 - 107,370-67%

Orthodontist

CAD 110,000 - 220,000-45%

Pediatrician

CAD 271,761 - 307,641-4%

Dentist

CAD 101,450 - 150,000-58%

Anesthesiologist

CAD 248,000 - 441,000+14%

Radiologist

CAD 112,500 - 137,500-59%

Pharmacist

CAD 64,080 - 100,584-73%

Surgeon

CAD 300,000 - 408,000+17%

Optometrist

CAD 100,000 - 130,000-62%

Psychiatrist

2,740 job openings

View job listings

The average salary for a Psychiatrist in Canada is CAD 287,500 - CAD 315,629 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 301,565 per year, based on 2,740 active job listings.

The cities with the most Psychiatrist job opportunities in Canada are Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton. Vancouver leads with 196 job openings.

Explore 2,740 Psychiatrist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.