How much do child psychiatrists make? The median child psychiatrist salary in 2026 is $370,000, with an average of $378,636. The typical range is $355,000–$395,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 11 submissions • Updated Jan 2026
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Based on 11 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Child Psychiatrist ranges from $355,000 to $395,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $450,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is below the general Psychiatrist average.
Entry-level Child Psychiatrist positions start at $356,667, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $386,875 – a 8% increase.
Most commonly, Child Psychiatrist physicians work in Hospital Employed settings (45% of submissions). Base salary makes up 82% of total compensation ($308,636), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Child Psychiatrist physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction, with 91% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized child procedures and treatments within psychiatry, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 11 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $370,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Child Psychiatrist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Child Psychiatrist physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
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| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $396,000 | 5 submissions |
| Academic | $362,500 | 4 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $376,111 | 9 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $390,000 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.