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Psychiatrist — Global Hiring Overview
Psychiatrists assess and treat mental health conditions through pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and integrated care models.
Median Salary
$295k
$212k – $413k
Demand Score
95/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+19%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for psychiatrists in the global healthcare market is exceptionally strong. Healthcare employers report a 19% year-on-year increase in Psychiatrist mandates, driven by expansion of specialty services, new hospital wings, and growing chronic-disease burden.
Salary Trend
Psychiatrist compensation typically falls between $212k and $413k, with experienced psychiatrists in the global healthcare market commanding $413k+ at academic medical centers, premium hospital systems, and private healthcare networks. Total compensation often includes call pay, performance incentives, CME budgets, malpractice cover, and relocation support.
Career Path
Psychiatrists typically progress to Clinical Psychologist, Neurologist roles, or into fellowship subspecialisation, department head, and chief-medical-officer tracks across the global hiring healthcare market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services
- •Manage psychopharmacology
- •Lead mental-health teams
Qualifications
- •MD Psychiatry / MRCPsych / ABPN Psychiatry
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Psychiatrist jobs by city
Psychiatrist jobs in New York
4.5K openings · $428k
Psychiatrist jobs in Los Angeles
3.9K openings · $384k
Psychiatrist jobs in Chicago
3.5K openings · $339k
Psychiatrist jobs in Houston
3.6K openings · $325k
Psychiatrist jobs in Dallas
3.5K openings · $319k
Psychiatrist jobs in San Francisco
3.6K openings · $457k
Psychiatrist jobs in San Diego
3.1K openings · $378k
Psychiatrist jobs in San Jose
3.4K openings · $443k
Psychiatrist jobs in Seattle
3.4K openings · $384k
Psychiatrist salary insights
Psychiatrist salary in New York
$428k
Psychiatrist salary in Los Angeles
$384k
Psychiatrist salary in Chicago
$339k
Psychiatrist salary in Houston
$325k
Psychiatrist salary in Dallas
$319k
Psychiatrist salary in San Francisco
$457k
Psychiatrist salary in San Diego
$378k
Psychiatrist salary in San Jose
$443k
Psychiatrist salary in Seattle
$384k
Hiring by institution type
Hospitals hiring Psychiatrists
Acute-care hospitals — public, private, and corporate — form the largest hiring base for clinicians and allied staff globally
Clinics hiring Psychiatrists
Outpatient clinics and polyclinics hire general practitioners, specialists, nurses, and allied health staff
Medical Centers hiring Psychiatrists
Multi-specialty medical centers anchor community healthcare across urban and suburban markets
Healthcare Systems hiring Psychiatrists
Integrated healthcare systems span hospitals, clinics, and home health under a single brand and clinical governance
Urgent Care Centers hiring Psychiatrists
Urgent care centers deliver same-day care for non-life-threatening conditions and drive sustained nursing and physician hiring
Diagnostic Labs hiring Psychiatrists
Diagnostic labs and pathology networks hire technicians, scientists, and pathologists at scale
Pathology Networks hiring Psychiatrists
Pathology networks consolidate testing volume across regions, recruiting pathologists and lab leadership
Rehabilitation Centers hiring Psychiatrists
Rehabilitation centers deliver inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Mental Health Facilities hiring Psychiatrists
Mental health facilities — inpatient, outpatient, and community — drive psychiatry, psychology, and counselling hiring
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Psychiatrist in the global healthcare market is around $295k, typically ranging from $212k to $413k based on experience, sub-specialisation, and the type of healthcare institution.