Source: SalaryDr Psychiatry Fellowship Salary Data (2026). Median: $80,000/year. Sample: 5 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/fellowship-salary/psychiatry
Psychiatry Fellowship Salary (2026)
The median psychiatry fellow salary is $80,000 per year, based on 5 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After fellowship, psychiatry attendings earn a median of $350,000 — a 4.4x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Psychiatry: Fellow vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from fellowship to subspecialist attending is the final and often largest increase in a physician’s career.
Psychiatry Fellowship Training
Fellowship Duration
1–2 years (e.g., child, addiction, forensic)
Salary Progression
Fellow salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per year of training. After completing fellowship, subspecialist psychiatry attending physicians earn a median of $350,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Psychiatry Fellowship Salary
How much do psychiatry fellows make in 2026?
Psychiatry fellows earn a median salary of $80,000 per year based on 5 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
How long is psychiatry fellowship?
Psychiatry fellowship training is 1–2 years (e.g., child, addiction, forensic). Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per year.
How much more do psychiatry attendings make compared to fellows?
Psychiatry attending physicians earn a median of $350,000, which is 4.4x more than the median fellow salary of $80,000. This gap represents the final and often largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are psychiatry fellows satisfied with their subspecialty choice?
Psychiatry fellows rate their career satisfaction at 4.8/5.0 on average. They work an average of 55 hours per week.
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