How much do forensic psychiatrists make? The median forensic psychiatrist salary in 2026 is $365,000, with an average of $363,846. The typical range is $350,000–$365,000 (25th–75th percentile).
Source: SalaryDr verified data • 13 submissions • Updated Jan 2026
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Based on 13 verified salary submissions, total compensation for Forensic Psychiatrist ranges from $350,000 to $365,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $400,000 annually. The median salary for this subspecialty is above the general Psychiatrist average.
Entry-level Forensic Psychiatrist positions start at $362,500, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $365,000 – a 1% increase.
Most commonly, Forensic Psychiatrist physicians work in Academic settings (69% of submissions). Base salary makes up 82% of total compensation ($299,231), with the rest from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Forensic Psychiatrist physicians report 4.2/5 career satisfaction, with 85% saying they would choose this subspecialty again.
Focuses on specialized forensic procedures and treatments within psychiatry, providing expert care in this specific area.
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Distribution based on 13 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $365,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Forensic Psychiatrist physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Forensic 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.
Explore forensic salary data for psychiatry across different states. Click on any state to view detailed compensation information for forensic in that location.
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $391,667 | 3 submissions |
| Academic | $355,000 | 9 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $361,250 | 12 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $395,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.