Nationally, the median is $309,165 — South Australia sits $124,669 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Psychiatrist salary of $433,834 — after $161,363 income tax and $8,677 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Government of South Australia★ 3.6 | $455,799 | $125,001 – $538,284 |
| SA Health★ 3.8 | $413,755 | $299,000 – $457,685 |
| Scope-Medical Recruitment | $276,956 | $263,934 – $289,978 |
| Medipeople Group | $273,340 | $261,148 – $285,532 |
| Global Medics★ 2.9 | $248,818 | $237,831 – $259,804 |
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.