Source: SalaryDr salary data for Early Career Psychiatry (N=40 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 40 approved salary reports
Early Career Psychiatrist Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Early Career Psychiatrist Salary (0-5 years of attending experience)
The median early career psychiatrist salary (0-5 years of attending experience) is $333,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 40 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $367,545.
- Median Salary
- $333,000
- Average Salary
- $367,545
- 25th Percentile
- $305,000
- 75th Percentile
- $380,000
Median
$333,000
Average
$367,545
25th
$305,000
75th
$380,000
Based on 40 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$305K$380K
Salary Distribution
$305K$305,000 – $418K$417,50025th
$305K$305,000
Median
$333K$333,000
75th
$380K$380,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$305K$305,000 – $380K$380,000
Median salary
$333K$333,000
Average salary
$368K$367,545
Percentiles
25th$305,000
75th$380,000
Breakdown
Monthly$27,750
Hourly$160
How Early Career Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for psychiatrists with 0-5 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Psychiatry salary page.
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