As of December 7, 2025, a Child Psychiatrist earns approximately $370,000 per year ($30,833 monthly). Based on an average 43-hour work week, this translates to about $170 per hour.
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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.
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
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