How much does a hospital employed psychiatrist make in 2026?

A hospital employed psychiatrist (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $360,000 per year, based on 41 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for psychiatrists employed by a hospital or health system?

Psychiatrists employed by a hospital or health system earn between $334,000 (25th percentile) and $390,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $360,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Psychiatry (N=41 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 19, 2026 | Based on 41 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Psychiatrist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Psychiatrist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed psychiatrist salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $360,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 41 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $371,472.

Median Salary: $360,000
Average Salary: $371,472
25th Percentile: $334,000
75th Percentile: $390,000

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

Median

$360,000

Average

$371,472

25th

$334,000

75th

$390,000

Based on 41 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$334K$390K

Salary Distribution

$334K$334,000 – $418K$418,000

25th

$334K$334,000

Median

$360K$360,000

75th

$390K$390,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$334K$334,000 – $390K$390,000

Median salary

$360K$360,000

Average salary

$371K$371,472

Percentiles

25th$334,000

75th$390,000

Breakdown

Monthly$30,000

Hourly$173

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for psychiatrists employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Psychiatry salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Psychiatry (N=41 verified submissions, updated September 19, 2026, data as of 2026-09-19). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 19, 2026 | Based on 41 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Psychiatrist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Psychiatrist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $360,000
Average Salary: $371,472
25th Percentile: $334,000
75th Percentile: $390,000

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

Median

$360,000

Average

$371,472

25th

$334,000

75th

$390,000

Based on 41 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$334K$390K

Salary Distribution

$334K$334,000 – $418K$418,000

25th

$334K$334,000

Median

$360K$360,000

75th

$390K$390,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$334K$334,000 – $390K$390,000

Median salary

$360K$360,000

Average salary

$371K$371,472

Percentiles

25th$334,000

75th$390,000

Breakdown

Monthly$30,000

Hourly$173

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for psychiatrists employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Psychiatry salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Hospital Employed Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

Submit Your Salary