Clinical Psychologist Salary

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Clinical Psychologist Salary Comparison

In 2010, the average salary for Clinical Psychologist jobs is £38,591. Compared to 2009, this is a change of -8%. Figure based on 20 respondents in the 2010 UK data survey.

The median salary for a Clinical Psychologist based on all salary survey responses is: £40,000

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Back to Salary Survey Home About the Salary Survey Data in this survey is based on over 200,000 pieces of salary data. The date period for which job information was gathered varies, but is usually between 2008 — 2011. For precise date related information, custom reports may be ordered with greater granularity. Working 8 hours a day, 250 days of the year, the data suggests the hourly rate for Clinical Psychologist is £20.77
 

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The Average Salary in Psychology

updated: May 24, 2010

Salaries for psychology professionals vary based on several factors including where a person works and her level of education and experience. The type of job a psychology professional holds and the type of employer she works for also determines salary. Over a quarter of psychologists are self-employed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1. Job

   • There are several types of jobs that people in the field of psychology may work. Those working as psychiatrists have some of the highest salaries with a reported median of $152,600 according to PayScale.com. Those working as child psychiatrists may earn more than that with a median income of $162,700 as of May 2010. Clinical psychologists have a median salary of $65,400, industrial organizational psychologists have a median salary of $64,800, and psychotherapists have a median salary of $48,000.

   Experience

   • Generally, the more experience someone in the field of psychology has, the higher the salary. Accordingly, those with 20 plus years have some of the highest salaries with a reported median of $96,200 as of May 2010. Those with 10 to 19 years of experience have a median salary of $88,700 while those with five to nine years of experience have a median salary of $72,700. The least experienced professionals in psychology, those with less than one year of experience, have a median salary of $48,300 according to PayScale.

   Education

   • Depending on which job you aim for, you have several degree choices. Those with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) have some of the highest salaries with a reported median of $161,300. Those with a Ph.D in psychology report a median salary of $70,900 while those with Bachelor of Arts (BA/AB) in psychology have a median salary of $50,800 according to PayScale. As of May 2010, psychology professionals with a Master of Social Work (MSW) have a median salary of $49,800.

   Employer Type

   • Psychology professionals have the opportunity to work for a variety of employer types. Those working for teams have a median salary of $100,000. Those working for the federal government have a median salary of $92,300 while those working for state and local governments have a reported median of $74,000 according to PayScale. As of May 2010, psychology professionals working school districts and franchises have some of the lowest salaries with respective medians of $55,200 and $40,000. Self-employed ones have a median salary of $84,300.

   Location

   • Where a psychology professional works also plays a role in his salary potential. Those working in San Francisco have some of the highest salaries with a median of $89,200 as of May 2010. Those working in New York City report a median salary of $78,400 while those in Atlanta report a median of $72,400. Chicago-based psychology professionals have a median salary of $61,500 and Philadelphia-based ones have a median of $64,100 according to PayScale.

Clinical psychologist:Salary and conditions

• Trainee clinical psychologists start at Band 6 (£24,000). After qualification, salaries within the National Health Service (NHS) start at Band 7 (see NHS Careers ). A typical starting salary would be in the region of £27,000 (salary data collected Sept 09).
• For more experienced psychologists, salaries start at Band 8a, from £30,000 up to £50,000 (salary data collected Sept 09).
• Band 8 roles apply to senior experienced psychologists, possibly managing departments or large specialist sections with responsibility for the psychology service and its staff. Salaries in these posts can be in excess of £80,000 (salary data collected Sept 09).
• A London allowance is payable in the NHS.
• Salaries in private hospitals and private practice vary.
• Working hours are generally nine to five, with the possibility of extra hours in the evenings or weekends. Occasionally, an on-call system covering emergency situations may be in operation.
• Self-employment/freelance work is sometimes possible. Opportunities for private or clinical practice, and for industrial or commercial consultancy, are growing.
• In 2008, 82% of new entrants to the profession were female, with a slightly smaller proportion within the profession as a whole. This reflects the gender ratio of students taking first degrees in psychology.
• Jobs are available in most large towns and cities, with fewer opportunities in rural areas.
• The work can be stressful as it involves contact with many different types of people who are often distressed in some way. Supervision by colleagues is important. Occasionally, situations of potential personal risk may be encountered.
• Local travel within a working day is common. Absence from home overnight may occasionally be required. Overseas work or travel is uncommon.