How much does a Psychiatrist earn in India?

The estimated salary for Psychiatrist in India ranges from INR 8,00,000 to INR 25,00,000 INR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,889 job listings

How much does a Psychiatrist earn in India?

The average salary for a Psychiatrist in India is INR 15,00,000 - INR 25,00,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Psychiatrist Salary in India

Based on 1,889 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₹8,00,000 - ₹25,00,000

Median salary

₹15,00,000 - ₹25,00,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₹6L

25th percentile₹8L

Median₹15L

75th percentile₹25L

90th percentile₹29L

50% of professionals earn between ₹8,00,000 - ₹25,00,000 INR

The median salary is ₹15,00,000

Top cities

Bengaluru72 job openings

Jodhpur48 job openings

Chennai39 job openings

Hyderabad29 job openings

Guntur25 job openings

Gurugram21 job openings

Indore20 job openings

Kanpur20 job openings

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Psychiatrist

1,889 job openings

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The average salary for a Psychiatrist in India is INR 8,00,000 - INR 25,00,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is INR 20,00,000 per year, based on 1,889 active job listings.

The cities with the most Psychiatrist job opportunities in India are Bengaluru, Jodhpur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Guntur. Bengaluru leads with 72 job openings.

Explore 1,889 Psychiatrist job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.