Nationally, the median is $309,165 — Western Australia sits $22,476 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Psychiatrist salary of $331,641 — after $115,376 income tax and $6,633 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CC Medical★ 2.8 | $427,127 | $309,165 – $630,000 |
| Medipeople Group | $420,888 | $223,288 – $444,600 |
| Santè Recruitment | $408,731 | $154,696 – $420,000 |
| Global Medics★ 2.9 | $283,833 | $270,359 – $297,307 |
| Challis Recruitment★ 5.0 | $228,293 | $219,209 – $237,378 |
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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.
| Epsychiatry★ 2.5 |
| $206,709 |
| $199,655 – $213,764 |
| Department of Health (Australia)★ 3.5 | $152,616 | $146,321 – $158,911 |