Psychologist Salary by Country
Psychologist salaries differ by country and cost of living. Compare median pay across markets below, then open a country for percentile bands, total compensation, and how far the package goes locally.
Pay around the world
Median gross pay by country, currency-adjusted. Darker means higher.
Salary by country
| # | Country | Range | Median | vs United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | CHF 79K – CHF 190K | CHF 107,000 | +20% |
| 2 | United States | $73K – $181K | $100,580 | — |
| 3 | Netherlands | €61K – €134K | €75,504 | -18% |
| 4 | Canada | CA$92K – CA$196K | CA$109,990 | -20% |
| 5 | Australia | A$83K – A$199K | A$112,000 | -27% |
| 6 | Germany | €46K – €110K | €62,000 | -33% |
| 7 | Ireland | €45K – €109K | €61,000 | -34% |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | AED 161K – AED 386K | AED 217,000 | -41% |
| 9 | New Zealand | NZ$70K – NZ$169K | NZ$95,000 | -43% |
| 10 | France | €38K – €91K | €51,000 | -45% |
| 11 | Singapore | SGD 58K – SGD 117K | SGD 65,940 | -51% |
| 12 | Italy | €30K – €73K | €41,000 | -56% |
| 13 | United Kingdom | £27K – £61K | £34,250 | -57% |
| 14 | Spain | €29K – €69K | €39,000 | -58% |
| 15 | Portugal | €19K – €46K | €26,000 | -72% |
| 16 | Greece | €18K – €43K | €24,000 | -74% |
How we calculate this
Each country figure is a median for the Psychologist role, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled. Figures are gross annual.
Frequently asked questions
Which country pays Psychologists the most?
Pay tracks the local market and cost of living. The ranking below orders countries by median Psychologist salary; open one for the full percentile bands.
How are these Psychologist salaries compared across countries?
We normalize each median to a common currency for the ranking, then show local-currency bands on each country page. Cost of living is covered separately under arbitrage.