Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Psychiatry (N=4 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 4 approved salary reports
Academic/Research Psychiatrist Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Academic/Research Psychiatrist Salary
The median academic/research psychiatrist salary is $350,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 4 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $336,496.
- Median Salary
- $350,000
- Average Salary
- $336,496
- 25th Percentile
- $273,800
- 75th Percentile
- $488,000
Median
$350,000
Average
$336,496
25th
$273,800
75th
$488,000
Based on 4 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$274K$488K
Salary Distribution
$274K$273,800 – $488K$488,00025th
$274K$273,800
Median
$350K$350,000
75th
$488K$488,000
Middle 50% earn
$274K$273,800 – $488K$488,000
Median salary
$350K$350,000
Average salary
$336K$336,496
Percentiles
25th$273,800
75th$488,000
Breakdown
Monthly$29,167
Hourly$168
How Academic/Research Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for academic and research physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Psychiatry salary page.
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