Psychologist salary in Western Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $92,000 — Western Australia sits $1,750 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Psychologist salary of $93,750 — after $18,645 income tax and $1,875 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Psychologist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice★ 4.1 | $129,243 | $123,603 – $134,883 |
| Ability Action Australia★ 2.9 | $117,765 | $113,050 – $122,480 |
| University of Western Australia★ 3.6 | $109,984 | $105,854 – $114,134 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $104,240 | $100,000 – $108,480 |
| ORS Group★ 4.4 | $101,000 | $80,000 – $104,800 |
| Soletrader★ 3.3 | $99,501 | $95,546 – $103,455 |
| Altius Group★ 3.9 | $95,000 | $75,000 – $115,000 |
| Rural Health West★ 4.0 | $93,010 | $73,112 – $112,909 |
| Ivory Group★ 3.9 | $92,537 | $88,222 – $96,851 |
| Assure Programs★ 2.2 | $90,000 | $80,000 – $99,000 |
| Prosper Health Collective | $90,000 | $80,000 – $100,000 |
| Senses Australia★ 3.8 | $86,944 | $84,968 – $88,920 |
| None of Your Business Boutique★ 4.0 | $84,347 | $80,972 – $87,723 |
| Care Squared★ 2.4 | $81,299 | $77,612 – $84,986 |
| Humanity Health Group★ 2.3 | $80,000 | $70,000 – $105,000 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $79,561 | $76,466 – $82,656 |
| Swan Christian Education Association★ 4.6 | $75,242 | $61,137 – $88,254 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $53,174 | $51,040 – $55,328 |
Psychologist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern 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.