Healthcare & Medical
Psychologist Salary in Australia
Psychologists assess and treat mental health conditions and behavioural issues. Registration with AHPRA is required in Australia. Seek listings for clinical, forensic and organisational psychologists have grown substantially following the COVID-era surge in mental health demand.
AU Typical Range
$80k – $140k
AU Median
$105k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $72k – $125k
Salary by experience level
Provisional Psychologist
Registered Psychologist
Senior / Clinical Psych
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $105k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$80,612
Monthly
$6,718
Fortnightly
$3,100
Common employers on Seek
Verify a real Psychologist listing on Seek
These are broad market ranges. The actual salary on a specific Seek listing may be higher or lower. Paste any Seek job URL below to reveal the exact salary the employer entered — even when it’s hidden.
Reveal salary on SeekFrequently asked questions
What is the average Psychologist salary in Australia?
The average Psychologist salary in Australia is around $105k per year, with a typical Seek range of $80k – $140k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
How do I find the exact salary on a Psychologist Seek listing?
Paste the Seek job URL into Salary Scraper. We query Seek's own salary filter to reveal the exact bracket the employer entered — even when the salary is not shown on the listing page. It takes about 5 seconds.
What does a Psychologist take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $105k, take-home pay is approximately $80,612 per year ($6,718 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.