Psychiatrist salary in Queensland
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $309,165 — Queensland sits $25,575 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Psychiatrist salary of $334,740 — after $116,503 income tax and $6,695 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Psychiatrist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Professionals Group★ 4.0 | $499,283 | $482,920 – $515,645 |
| CC Medical★ 2.8 | $372,339 | $257,316 – $445,059 |
| JPS Medical Recruitment★ 2.3 | $346,434 | $178,919 – $524,000 |
| Santè Recruitment | $319,480 | $154,520 – $384,158 |
| Epsychiatry★ 2.5 | $297,833 | $285,378 – $310,287 |
| Scope-Medical Recruitment | $296,321 | $286,895 – $305,766 |
| Global Medics★ 2.9 | $279,300 | $250,000 – $350,000 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $145,146 | $96,072 – $194,219 |
| UExcel★ 4.5 | $129,985 | $125,594 – $134,376 |
Psychiatrist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.