How much does a academic/research psychiatrist make in 2026?

A academic/research psychiatrist earns a median salary of $350,000 per year, based on 3 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for academic/research psychiatrists?

Academic/Research psychiatrists earn between $273,800 (25th percentile) and $488,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $350,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Psychiatry (N=3 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 19, 2026 | Based on 3 verified submissions

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 September 2026, based on 3 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $370,600.

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $370,600
25th Percentile: $273,800
75th Percentile: $488,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 19, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$370,600

25th

$273,800

75th

$488,000

Based on 3 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$274K$488K

Salary Distribution

$274K$273,800 – $488K$488,000

25th

$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

$371K$370,600

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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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Psychiatry (N=3 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 19, 2026 | Based on 3 verified submissions

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 September 2026, based on 3 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $370,600.

Median Salary: $350,000
Average Salary: $370,600
25th Percentile: $273,800
75th Percentile: $488,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 19, 2026

Median

$350,000

Average

$370,600

25th

$273,800

75th

$488,000

Based on 3 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$274K$488K

Salary Distribution

$274K$273,800 – $488K$488,000

25th

$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

$371K$370,600

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.

Full-Time (W-2)Part-Time 1099 Contractor Locum Tenens Academic/Research

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Help Improve Academic/Research Salary Data

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