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Psychologist salary in Australia

How much does a Psychologist make in Australia?

Average base salary

$104,172

The average salary for a psychologist is $104,172 per year in Australia. 991 salaries reported, updated at 29 June 2026

Psychologist job openings in Australia

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Registered Psychologists in Vi...
Fly2Health
Victoria
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Psychologist in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Settlement Services Internatio...
 
$190,800per year
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International Health and Medic...
 
$175,000per year
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Techforce Personnel
 
$165,000per year
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Ambulance Victoria
 
$135,000per year
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The University of Queensland
 
$135,000per year
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Community Services Directorate
 
$135,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Psychologists

  1. Canberra ACT
    $111,748 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $110,924 per year
  3. Townsville QLD
    $108,657 per year
  4. Darwin NT
    $106,204 per year
  5. Newcastle NSW
    $105,580 per year

Where can a Psychologist earn more?

Compare salaries for Psychologists in different locations
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